Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton is, to my mind, one of Britain's most underrated comic craftsmen. What I admire is the way Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Ghosts smuggle real history and genuine warmth in under cover of laughter. He writes, performs, and even brings music to the table, the mark of someone who would rather build whole worlds with his collective than chase solo stardom. That patient, ensemble-minded approach feels deeply British and deeply durable. I suspect this is the kind of talent audiences keep returning to for decades, long after flashier names fade, and I rate him highly for it.

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Name (English)

Mathew Baynton

Name (Japanese)

マシュー・ベイントン

Reading

ましゅー・べいんとん

Born

November 18, 1980 (age 45)

Origin

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Occupation

actor / screenwriter / stage actor / film actor / television actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Scorpio / Monkey

University

Rose Bruford College

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Tags

• actor
• screenwriter
• stage actor

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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