Joe Thomas

Joseph "Joe" Thomas (born 28 October 1983) is an English actor. He played Simon Cooper in the E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners (2008–2010) and its two film adaptations, The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) and The Inbetweeners 2 (2014). After The Inbetweeners concluded, Thomas remained connected to Channel 4, joining the cast of comedy-drama series Fresh Meat in 2011, portraying the role of Kingsley Owen until 2016. He was reunited with his The Inbetweeners colleague James Buckley when they both joined the cast of BBC Two sitcom White Gold, with Thomas portraying the role of Martin Lavender. In 2018, he starred in the comedy film The Festival. Born in Chelmsford, Essex, as the first of four boys, Thomas attended King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford before reading History at Pembroke College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, Thomas was a member of the Footlights, alongside his future Inbetweeners co-star Simon Bird. Bird and Thomas served as the President and the Secretary of the Footlights, respectively, in 2005–2006. After graduating in 2006, Thomas briefly shared a flat with Bird and fellow Pembroke graduate and Footlights alumnus Jonny Sweet.

Works

Scottish Mussel

Ritchie is a Glaswegian chancer with low hopes and no prospects. Disillusioned with city life, he goes undercover at a Highland conservation centre to make his fortune as an illegal pearl fisher with the help of his two hapless and accident prone mates, Danny and Fraser. Here he meets Beth, a pretty English conservationist passionate about saving endangered mussels from the clutches of pearl thieves in the Scottish Highlands. Falling for her instantly, Ritchie must beat off competition in the form of Highland Ranger Ethan, a smooth talking American Adonis convinced that Beth can't resist his charms forever. After the success of pearl fishing attracts the unwanted attentions of old school Glaswegian mobster Gavin and his work at the centre leads him to question his true motivations, Ritchie must risk life and limb to save the Highlands from ecological disaster and win Beth's heart...

Release Date2015-06-26

Charactersd Danny

Vote Count23

The Inbetweeners

Those who remember the awkward years of adolescence can relive those painful days in this British comedy series, where the cringe-inducing humor arises from the ill-fated antics of its four protagonists. Suburban teenage friends Will, Simon, Jay and Neil, students at Rudge Park Comprehensive, attempt to navigate the social scene, attract members of the gentler sex, and saunter among the cool crowd. However, despite their best efforts, the four hapless lads usually end up on the side of the nerds.

Release Date2008-05-01

Charactersd Simon Cooper

Episode Count18

Vote Count477

3 of a Kind

When a professional gambler, known as Deadpan Smythe is losing his poker face to old age, he has no choice but to hire his half-witted grandsons, Hendrix, Prince and Jagger, to win back what he lost in a poker game with Cardsharp Conoghan.

Charactersd Robin Banks

The Inbetweeners Movie

High school graduation just wouldn’t be complete without an un-chaperoned, uninhibited and unforgettable final holiday. At least that’s what Will, Jay, Simon and Neil think when they book a two-week stay on an exotic Greek island. As their dreams of sun-drenched days and booze-filled nights are left hopelessly unfulfilled, the lads fight their way into the party scene with hilariously humiliating results.

Release Date2011-08-19

Charactersd Simon Cooper

Vote Count953

The Darkest Universe

A romantic comedy set in space, or - to be more specific - planet Earth which follows world-weary banker Zac on his search for his eccentric sister, Alice, who goes missing while on a narrowboat trip with her new boyfriend.

Release Date2016-11-04

Charactersd Toby

Vote Count10

Fresh Meat

A group of six students about to embark on the most exciting period of their lives so far: university!

Release Date2011-09-21

Charactersd Kingsley Owen

Episode Count30

Vote Count122

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains involves celebrity guests revisiting their teenage years. Each celebrity will take a trip down memory lane; competing across fashion, pop culture, retro gadgets, first loves, school reports and more to get their teenage years recognised as the most embarrassing by comedian Rhod Gilbert. With mystery guests popping up along the way, offering up further revelations the show celebrates those ultimate embarrassing teenage moments, and it's down to Rhod to judge which celebrity should be crowned 'winner'.

Release Date2021-01-12

Charactersd Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

White Gold

The story of a double-glazing showroom in Essex in the 80s, led by charismatic Vincent Swan, and his unscrupulous sales team, Brian Fitzpatrick and Martin Lavender.

Release Date2017-05-28

Charactersd Martin Lavender

Episode Count12

Vote Count83

The Inbetweeners 2

Neil, Will and Simon receive an invite from Jay to join him in Australia whilst on his gap year, who promises them it’s ”the sex capital of the world”. With their lives now rather dull compared to their hedonistic school days and legendary lads holiday, it’s an offer they can’t refuse. Once again, they put growing up temporarily on-hold, and embark on a backpacking holiday of a lifetime in an awful car, inspired by Peter Andre’s ‘Mysterious Girl’. Will soon finds himself battling with the lads to do something cultural, whilst they focus their attention on drinking, girls, and annoying fellow travelers.

Release Date2014-08-06

Charactersd Simon Cooper

Vote Count517

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again

Jennifer Saunders and a host of famous faces star in this hilarious Comic Relief reimagining of the hit movie featuring some of ABBA's biggest hits as well as a peek behind the scenes.

Release Date2019-08-09

Charactersd Three Very Different Young Men

Vote Count8

Plebs: Soldiers of Rome

Three Plebs join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and military discounts at selected restaurants. But when war's declared they're sent to fight on the front line of a Roman legion for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.

Release Date2022-12-08

Charactersd Amadeus

Vote Count19

Drunk History

Top UK comedians relate their favourite historical stories while getting absolutely bladdered on a mixture of beers, wines and spirits. Their slurred versions of history are then acted out, word for word, by a host of well-known actors, celebrities and comedians including Johnny Vegas, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett, Alex Horne and James Acaster. Luckily, Jimmy Carr is on voice-over duties to restore some order if the drinking sessions get out of hand.

Release Date2015-01-12

Charactersd Alexander Graham Bell

Episode Count1

Vote Count13

A Trick of the Light

Best friends for life, Jonny and Joe are two young shadows who have detached themselves from their bodies in a bid for fun and adventure. But whilst Jonny embraces his newfound freedom, Joe becomes daunted by the aimlessness of this new life.

Release Date2011-04-28

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Joe

Vote Count1

The Festival

After Nick's girlfriend dumps him, his best mate Shane has the perfect antidote to his break-up blues: three days at an epic music festival.

Release Date2018-08-14

Charactersd Nick

Vote Count160

Maternal

Maryam, a Paediatric Registrar, Catherine, a General and Trauma Surgeon, and Helen, a Registrar in Acute Medicine, each attempt to balance their increasingly demanding jobs in post-pandemic frontline medicine with their lives as new mothers.

Release Date2023-01-16

Charactersd Dr. Matt Malyon

Episode Count6

Vote Count6

Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel

With exclusive interviews and outtakes, this anniversary special celebrates a decade of Robert Popper's iconic comedy, from celebrity fans to Paul Ritter's infamous squirrel-based catchphrase

Release Date2021-05-28

Charactersd Himself

Vote Count3

Universal

A couple of academics enjoying a romantic break in a remote log cabin find their stay interrupted by someone who has tracked them down, seeking their help with what could be the biggest discovery in history...

Release Date2025-06-21

Charactersd Leo

Chickens

It's the First World War. Our nation's heroes are fighting the good fight on foreign soil, but in one sleepy English village three young men remain: George is a conscientious objector, Cecil has flat feet and Bert really is a coward, unfortunately. They don't fight on the front line, but they do fight each other.

Release Date2013-08-22

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Charactersd George Wright

Episode Count[ 6 ]

Vote Count9

We Are Not Alone

SF comedy set after Earth has been invaded by a race of aliens, the Gu'un. A hapless human called Stewart is appointed the Gu'un's official liaison, is saddled with an alien housemate and must deliver their message to the masses

Release Date2022-11-28

Charactersd Greggs

Episode Count3

Katie Piper's Breakfast Show

The model and Loose Women panellist presents a Sunday morning chat show featuring celebrity guests, advice from experts and tips for entertainment in the week ahead.

Release Date2022-08-07

Charactersd Himself

Episode Count1

Hosted by the brilliant Rob Beckett alongside his team captains – TV fanatic Josh Widdicombe, and a lady who frankly is TV, Alison Hammond – the show is a hilarious celebration of the small screen and the shows we love (and some we don’t).

Release Date2024-02-29

Charactersd Self - Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count5

The Inbetweeners Go Global

A look at "The Inbetweeners" in the build-up to their second movie.

Release Date2014-08-03

Charactersd Self

Iain Stirling's Roast The Internet

Iain Stirling's Roast The Internet is a studio comedy entertainment show all about the very worst things on the internet (that we're legally able to talk about on broadcast television). Every episode, Iain roasts social clips, posts and trends, with three famous faces - comedians, online celebrities and TV personalities - joining him each week to tackle their own online bugbears.

Release Date2025-09-01

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

The Greatest Snowman

Sue Perkins hosts the epic snowman building competition, where celebrities aim to show the most powdery prowess and sculpt the most impressive snow creations

Release Date2021-12-24

Charactersd Self - Contestant

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited

The cast from the beloved British sitcom "The Inbetweeners" reunite after 10 years of the 3 series and films. Hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr and special guest stars Peter Andre, Zawe Ashton, Russell Howard, Frank Bruno, Basil Brush and many more. And of course the cast of The Inbetweeners, Simon Bird, James Buckley, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison and Greg Davies.

Release Date2019-01-01

Charactersd Self

Vote Count6

Comedy Showcase

Comedy Showcase is a series of one-off comedy specials featuring some of Britain's fledgling comedy talent. Its format is reminiscent of the much earlier Comedy Playhouse. The format was replaced in 2012 by 4Funnies.

Release Date2007-10-05

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count1