Nick Mohammed is a well-known comedian and actor who has performed at prestigious events, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and appeared in Hollywood films such as 'The Martian'. He is also the creative force behind the hugely successful Mr Swallows character. In 2026, he was a fan favourite as a faithful on BBC 'Celebrity Traitors', eventually finishing as a runner-up. As a speaker, Nick brings wit, charm and hilarious stage presence to every event and is perfect as after-dinner entertainment for a range of industries.
Nick studied Geophysics at Durham University before briefly doing a PhD in seismology at Cambridge. Whilst studying, he pursued his passion for comedy and was a member of the student sketch comedy society, Cambridge Footlights. Alongside this, Nick worked as a close-up magician at hotels and weddings, crafting his unique persona and perfecting his crowd work. In 2009, Nick debuted on BBC Radio Four as part of 'Quarters', and co-hosted the BBC Three comedy, 'The King Is Dead' with Simon Bird and Katy Wix in 2010. That same year, he began his own BBC Radio Four show, 'Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed'. In the following years, Nick had multiple supporting roles on established programmes, including E4 comedy 'Drifters' and ITV comedy 'The Job Lot'. In 2018, he voiced Piglet in the Disney film Christopher Robin and created the Sky One show 'Intelligence' with David Schwimmer.
As part of his role as Nathan on the hit show, 'Ted Lasso, Nick was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 73rd and 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. He additionally won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble. In 2023, he made another film appearance, starring in Maggie Moore(s), with Jon Hamm and Tina Fey. Nick also appeared on Channel Four's 'Taskmaster' in 2024 and opened his 'A Christmas Carol (ish)' performance at Soho Place in London's West End. In 2025, Nick continued to explore a variety of roles, playing Mayor Zafar Jaffrey on Apple TV+'s 'Slow Horses' and starring in 'Deep Cover' with Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom.
Nick Mohammed is a generational talent who seamlessly blends quick-witted humour with engaging storytelling. A much-loved performer, he brings his distinctive charm and eccentric wit to every stage, creating a warm, light-hearted atmosphere at conferences, award ceremonies and gala dinners alike. Whether it's acting as himself or taking on his Mr Swallow persona, Nick is a great addition to any event. Book Nick Mohammed with Champions today!
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The Young Magicians and The Thieves' Almanac
The Young Magicians and the 24-Hour Telepathy Plot
- 2026 - Contestant and runner-up on 'The Celebrity Traitors'
- 2025 - Appeared on the 2025 'Big Fat Quiz of the Year' special
- 2025 - UK tour of his Live Mr Swallow show, 'Show Pony'
- 2025 - Starred in 'Deep Cover' with Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom
- 2025 - Played Mayor Zafar Jaffrey on Apple TV+'s 'Slow Horses'
- 2024 - Opened 'A Christmas Carol (ish)' at Soho Place in London's West End
- 2024 - Contestant on Channel 4's 'Taskmaster'
- 2023 - Starred in Maggie Moore(s), with Jon Hamm and Tina Fey
- 2022 - Won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series as part of the cast of 'Ted Lasso'
- 2020 - Played Nathan 'Nate' Shelley in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso
- 2019 - Appeared in the second series of Stath Lets Flats
- 2018 - Created the Sky One show 'Intelligence' with David Schwimmer
- 2018 - Voiced Piglet in the Disney film Christopher Robin2015 - Joined the cast of ITV comedy The Job Lot
- 2016 - Starred in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie as Casper
- 2015 - Starred in The Martian as Tim Grimes
- 2013 - Supporting role in E4 comedy Drifters
- 2011 - Wrote and starred in two BBC Radio 4 series of 'Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed'
- 2010 - Radio 4 series 'Nick Mohammed in Bits'
- 2010 - Supported Angelos Epithemiou on his national tour
- 2010 - Co-presented the BBC Three comedy series 'The King Is Dead' with Simon Bird and Katy Wix
- 2009 - Debuted on Radio 4 with 'Quarters'
- 2008 - Cast member of 'Sorry, I've Got No Head'
- 2006 - Mr Swallow debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Festival
- 2004 - Part of the student sketch comedy society at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Footlights
- 2003 - BSc in Geophysics at Durham University
- 1998 - Worked as a close-up magician for hotels and weddings
How to hire Nick Mohammed
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