Portrait of Chris Hayward

Chris Hayward

Writing

Biography

Chris Hayward is a characterful writer/performer adept at charming and often disarming comedy-drama, while having a keen interest in sci fi, horror, and fantasy projects. His recent film, Brian and Charles won the Audience Award at London Sundance 2022 and was nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2023 BAFTAs. As an actor, his credits include The It Crowd, King Gary, Pls Like, and Friday Night Dinner. Chris currently has projects in development with the BBC, and another with Rupert Majendie and Mr Box.

Filmography

2022
2019
Hamsbury Book Club

as Clark Cart

2018
Jarressey

as Window Boy

2018
Johnny English Strikes Again

as G4S Security Guard

2018
2014
2014
The IT Crowd Manual

as Ben Genderson

2013
It's Kevin

as Various

2012
A Touch of Cloth

as Frank Strang

2011
2006
The IT Crowd

as Ben Genderson