Chris Langham
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 14, 1949
- Died
- June 24, 2026
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
Christopher Langham (1949-2026) was an English writer, actor, and comedian. He is known for playing the cabinet minister Hugh Abbot in the BBC Four sitcom The Thick of It, and as presenter Roy Mallard in People Like Us, first on BBC Radio 4 and later on its transfer to television on BBC Two, where Mallard is almost entirely an unseen character. Langham subsequently created several spoof adverts in the same vein. He also played similar unseen interviewers in an episode of the television series Happy Families and in the film The Big Tease. He is also known for his roles in the television series Not the Nine O'Clock News, Help, Kiss Me Kate, and as the gatehouse guard in Chelmsford 123. In 2006, he won BAFTA awards for The Thick of It and Help. On 2 August 2007, Langham was found guilty of fifteen charges of downloading and possessing level 5 child sexual abuse images and videos. Langham was jailed for ten months, reduced to six months on appeal. He was made to sign the sex offenders' register and was banned from working with children for 10 years.
Filmography
Vengeance 2020
as Danny
The Darkest Universe 2016
as Alan
- Full Time
Full Time 2013
as Vinnie
The Factory 2013
as Doctor
Black Pond 2011
as Tom Thompson
Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News 2009
as Various Roles (archive footage)
The Art of Football from A to Z 2006
Writer
My Family and Other Animals 2005
as Theodore Stephanides
Spin by David Shrigley 2005
as Self as Narrator
John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction 2005
as John Wyndham
The Legend of the Tamworth Two 2004
as Jack
The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One 2003
Actor
George Orwell: A Life In Pictures 2003
as George Orwell
I Love Muppets 2002
as Self
The Emperor's New Clothes 2001
as Maurice
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 2001
Writer
Room to Rent 2001
as Mr. Paul
The Big Tease 1999
as BBC Interviewer
The Very Best of the Muppet Show 1999
Writer
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 1999
Writer
Les Misérables: In Concert at Hylands Park 1997
as Thénardier
The Preventers 1996
as Dr. Keelover
Sardines 1995
Writer
Carry On Columbus 1992
as Hubba
Bejewelled 1991
as Cop
Hollywood Dog 1990
Teleplay, Story
Call from Space 1989
Screenplay
Teams from Hell 1989
Actor
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball 1989
as Self
The McGuffin 1986
as Detective
Private Enterprise 1986
as Nigel
Silas Marner 1985
as Keating
Muppet Treasures 1985
Writer
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff 1985
Writer
Soft Targets 1982
as Drinkwater
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball 1982
as Self - Various Roles
Of Muppets & Men 1981
as Self
The Muppets Go to the Movies 1981
Writer
Life of Brian 1979
as Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Phoelix 1979
Actor
- Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour 1978
as Tim
The Story of Pantomime 1976
as Self
The Pink Panther Strikes Again 1976
as Police Driver
Credits from TMDB.