Jim Tavaré
Biography
Jim Tavaré is a British comedian, actor and musician who built a following through stand-up and sketch work. Born in Essex in 1963, he later attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated in 1985. He made his first screen appearance in Another Country (1984), then developed a comedy act featuring the double bass he had played since childhood. In 1995 he wrote and starred in Jim Tavaré Pictures Presents for BBC2, and he co-wrote and appeared in the ITV series The Sketch Show, which won a BAFTA. His film work includes Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), where he played Tom the innkeeper, and he had a role in Californication. He also made guest appearances on Chuck and Tosh.0. He finished fourth on Last Comic Standing 6 in 2008 and toured the United States with the other finalists. He appeared in music videos for Roots Manuva and McFly.
63years old
Turns 64 on April 30in 171 days
- Born Essex
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Jim Tavare
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 15 years2004 to 2019
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A first
In 2008, Tavaré came in fourth place on Last Comic Standing 6, an American show. He was the only act from overseas ever to make it to the final show.
First role
Tavaré's first film appearance was as an uncredited featured extra in Another Country (1984), and he also served as Colin Firth's stand-in throughout the film.
Early training
Tavaré studied art before relocating to London, where he collaborated with Corin Redgrave. He then won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and earned his Acting (RADA Diploma) there in 1985.
Behind the camera
Tavaré helped write and also performed in The Sketch Show, a BAFTA-winning ITV series. Lee Mack, Tim Vine, Ronni Ancona, Karen Taylor, and Kitty Flanagan were among the others in the cast.
Behind the camera
Tavaré wrote and starred in short silent films for BBC2 in 1995. The series was titled Jim Tavaré Pictures Presents.
Behind the camera
Tavaré had a skit series of his own on Channel Five, called The Jim Tavaré Show, which he co-wrote with Ricky Gervais.
Jim Tavaré movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban2004 Adventure, Family, Fantasyas Tom the Innkeeper
IMDb rating 7.9779K votes
Most often with
John Lechago directed two of these films. Six actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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