Jessica Knappett
Acting
Biography
Jessica Knappett is an actress and writer. In 2005 Jessica co-formed Lady Garden, a female comedy group, who performed to some acclaim at the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. She came to fame with her role as Neil's holiday girlfriend, Lisa, in The Inbetweeners Movie. In 2013 she created, wrote and starred in her own sitcom Drifters which ran for four series until 2016. She is married to Dan Crane, an American musician, writer and world champion professional air guitarist. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in the summer of 2017.
Born: November 28, 1984
Place of Birth: Bingley, Yorkshire, England, UK
Known For
Taskmaster
Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?
Ideal
Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.
The Russell Howard Hour
Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
Ghosts
A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.
Would I Lie to You?
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
Would I Lie to You?
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
How Not to Live Your Life
Sitcom about 20-something Don, a man with bad luck and even worse instincts. Don's overactive imagination is always in full flow in the form of quick-fire fantasy sequences as he imagines what he would really like to say.
Aunty Donna's Big Ol House of Fun
Comedy trio Aunty Donna showcase their uniquely absurd and offbeat style through an array of sketches, songs and eclectic characters.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
Twenty Twelve
A mock-documentary following the challenges - both personal and professional - faced by the team responsible for delivering the biggest show on Earth: the 2012 Olympics. From getting a busload of non-English speaking Brazilians from A to B, who to appoint to run the Cultural Olympiad and what to do when the much-vaunted wind turbines won't turn because there's no wind, it's all in a day's work for the men and women whose job it is to stage the greatest sporting event in the world.
Filmography
as Mrs. Burton
as Self
as Claire
as Self
as Herself
as Self
as Self
as Self
as English Lady At Bar
as Self
as Caroline
as Jessica Knappett
as Self - Contestant
as Lucy
as Self
as Herself - Court Clerk
as Self
as Self - Contestant
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Meg
as WPC Ruth
as Self - Contestant
as Self
as Lisa
as Carey Taylor
as Harriet
as Self
as Self - Panellist
as Self
as Police Dispatch (voice, uncredited)
as Self - Contestant