
Writing
William James Smith (born 8 June 1971) is an English stand-up comedian, screenwriter, novelist, actor and producer. He is the Emmy-winning creator and showrunner of the Apple TV+ drama thriller Slow Horses (2022–). He is also known for being part of the writing team of the BBC sitcom The Thick of It (2007–2012) and its American HBO counterpart Veep (2012–16). Additionally, he starred as Phil Smith in the former.
As co-writer and co-producer of the HBO sitcom Veep, he was among the recipients of two Emmys and two Writers Guild of America Awards, and has received nominations for the Golden Glo…

The Roses
as Derek

Greed
as Teacher

Hampstead
as Leon Rowlands

Paddington
as Geographer (Present Day)

Venus & the Sun
as Simon

In the Loop
as New Advisor

The Rise of the Nutters
as Phil Smith
The C Word: How We Came to Swear by It
as Self - Presenter

Womble
as Piers Mourant

Damned
as Zak · 6 ep.

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
as Richard Knights 'The Trigger Man' · 1 ep.

What the Dickens?
as Self · 1 ep.

Headcases
1 ep.

The Thick of It
as Phil Smith · 6 ep.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as Self · 1 ep.

Have I Got News for You
as Self · 1 ep.

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Panellist · 1 ep.
Hampstead
2017