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Mark Williams
Mark Williams is best known for Doctor Who, Merlin, Red Dwarf and Midsomer Murders. Mark Williams was born on August 22, 1959. Mark Williams is 67 years old (born August 22, 1959).
- Born
- August 22, 1959 (67 years old)
- Place of birth
- Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, UK
Biography
Mark Williams (born August 22, 1959) is an English actor, comedian, presenter and screenwriter. He first achieved widespread recognition as one of the central performers in the popular BBC sketch show The Fast Show. His film roles include Horace in the 1996 adaptation of 101 Dalmatians and Arthur Weasley in seven of the Harry Potter films. He made recurring appearances as Brian Williams in the BBC television series Doctor Who and as Olaf Petersen in Red Dwarf. Since 2013, Williams has portrayed the title character in the long-running BBC series loosely based on the Father Brown short stories by G. K. Chesterton.
Known for
Filmography
- —Mark Williams' Big Bangs
- 2022Sister Boniface MysteriesFather Brown
- 2022Here We GoFrank
- 2022Fantastic FriendsSelf
- 2015Born Naughty?Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2014The MusketeersPathologist
- 2013BlandingsSebastian Beach
- 2013Father BrownFather Brown
- 2011Fern
- 2010The Indian DoctorRichard Sharpe
- 2010Little CrackersFather Christmas
- 2009Being HumanRegus
- 2008Sense and SensibilitySir John Middleton
- 2008MerlinThe Goblin (voice)
- 2008A Room with a ViewMr Beebe
- 2006SaxondaleDeggsy
- 2006The World's Strangest UFO StoriesSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 2006The One ShowSelf
- 2005Doctor WhoBrian Williams
- 2005The Rotters' ClubSam Chase
- 2004Carrie & BarryKirk
- 2004New TricksDavid Beaumont
- 2004HustleDale Ridley
- 2004Mark Williams On The RailsSelf - Presenter
- 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleCommander Peters
- 2003StarMr Fisher
- 2002Industrial Revelations
- 2002ShackletonDudley Docker
- 2001Jumpers for GoalpostsTommy Stein
- 2001Fun at the Funeral Parlour
- 2001Happiness
- 2000The StrangerersCadet Flynn
- 2000GormenghastProfessor Perch
- 1999Loose WomenSelf
- 1998Comedy LabMr. Anderson
- 1997Midsomer MurdersPat Everett
- 1994The Fast ShowVarious Characters
- 1994Harry Enfield and ChumsHusband on Holiday
- 199499-1John Samms
- 1993The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer
- 1993ChefPoliceman 2
- 1993Peak PracticeRoland Grogan
- 1992Bunch Of FiveTim
- 1991BottomBoris
- 1991Merlin of the Crystal CaveCerdic
- 1991KinseyDanny
- 1989KYTV
- 1989Great ExpectationsMr. Trabb's Son
- 1988Alexei Sayle's Stuff
- 1988Red DwarfOlaf Petersen
- 1988The StorytellerFearnot's Brother
- 1986CasualtyDes Jones
- 1964Top of the PopsSelf - Host
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Mark Williams been in?
Mark Williams is best known for Doctor Who, Merlin, Red Dwarf and Midsomer Murders.
When was Mark Williams born?
Mark Williams was born on August 22, 1959. (Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, UK)
How old is Mark Williams?
Mark Williams is 67 years old (born August 22, 1959).
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·