Greg Davies is a multifaceted personality, best known for his work as the writer and star of the critically acclaimed Channel 4 sitcom "Man Down". Prior to this, he gained recognition for his portrayal of the infamous Head of Sixth Form, 'Mr Gilbert', in the hit Channel 4 series "The Inbetweeners" and its subsequent spin-off films.
Davies' impressive television credits include his role in BBC Three's "Cuckoo", alongside Andy Samberg and Taylor Lautner, which earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme. In 2015, he began hosting the popular UKTV comedy show "Taskmaster", showcasing his versatility as a host and comedian.
As a stand-up comedian, Davies has embarked on two sell-out tours, with his most recent show "The Back of My Mum's Head" receiving widespread acclaim in 2013. His debut solo stand-up show "Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog" was nominated for the prestigious Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2010, and the DVDs of both shows were Top 10 bestsellers.
Davies' television appearances are numerous and varied, including hosting duties on "Would I Lie To You" (BBC1),"Never Mind The Buzzcocks" (BBC Two),and "Live At The Apollo" (BBC One). He has also made guest appearances on "The Royal Variety Show", "Room 101" (BBC One),"Mock The Week" (BBC Two),"Let's Dance For Comic Relief and Sport Relief" (BBC One),"The Graham Norton Show" (BBC One),"Live At The Apollo" (BBC One),"Frank Skinner's Opinionated" (BBC Two),and "8 Out Of 10 Cats" (Channel 4).
In addition to his television work, Davies is one-third of the anarchically brilliant sketch act "We Are Klang", which performed four sell-out Edinburgh Festival shows and was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2006. With We Are Klang, Davies wrote and starred in the group's own sitcom series and a one-off comedy entertainment special for BBC Three.
