Tom Basden
Known for Acting
Born November 30, 1980
Place of Birth Sutton, London, UK
Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.
Filmography
The Ballad of Wallis Island
2025
as Herb McGwyer
The Ballad of Wallis Island
2025
Screenplay
The Ballad of Wallis Island
2025
Executive Producer
David Brent: Life on the Road
2016
as Dan
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
2022
as Aurelius
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
2022
Writer
Dark Relic
2010
as Robert
Very Few Fish
2013
Writer
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Games On: Tent
2012
as Paul
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
2007
as Herb McGwyer
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
2007
Writer
Anthony
2014
as Anthony
The Boot Sale
2010
as The Hunk
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Brave Young Men
2009
as Jamie Husband
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Brave Young Men
2009
Writer
Venice at Dawn
2022
as Stephen
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
2025
as Robin
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
2025
Writer
The Mandy Who Knew Too Much
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as Benefits Advisor
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas
2023
as Robin
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