Lee Cornes Movies, TV Series

Lee Cornes is a talented English actor and writer, hailing from Worcester, known for his extensive contributions to television and comedy. Starting his career as a stand-up comedian in 1980, Cornes quickly became a prominent figure at London's Comedy Store throughout the 1980s, earning the title of ... Read moreBest Stand Up Comedian at the Charrington London Fringe Awards in 1987.

He gained notable recognition for his roles in the beloved British series "Blackadder," "The Young Ones," and as the barman 'Dick Head' in "Bottom." His diverse television appearances include a memorable stint as a binman in the pilot episode of "Filthy, Rich & Catflap," and he featured in the Comic Strip episode "Slags." Cornes made guest appearances on "Saturday Night Live," and his talents extended to children's programming, portraying Mr. Jeff Hankin in "Grange Hill" from 1990 to 2002, and voicing characters in the animated series "TUGS." He also made an appearance in the classic "Doctor Who" episode "Kinda" and played Paranoia in "Red Dwarf."

In film, he took on a significant role as talent agent Dickie Valentino in the 1994 comedy "There's No Business..." and appeared in the S Club Juniors video "One Step Closer" in 2002. His acting credits also include roles in "Phoneshop," "Toast of London," "Hustle," and various sketches on "French and Saunders."

Cornes has made substantial contributions to stage, including performances in Ken Campbell's "The Warp" and the Orange Tree Theatre. As a writer, he was a lead contributor to "Mr. Bean: The Animated Series," and worked on several other projects, including "Cavegirl," "Gophers!," and "What's Up Doc?" His influence on the comedy scene is recognized by peers, including Sean Lock, who referred to him as a significant