Robert Webb

Robert Webb is a talented English comedian, actor, and writer, best known as one-half of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb. Having starred in shows such as Peep Show, The Mitchell and Webb Look, and The Smoking Room, he has taken the industry by storm and is now admired as one of the most successful comedians in the UK. Admired for his positive attitude and professionalism towards his line of work, Robert has become a regular panellist, appearing on shows such as The Bubble, Mastermind, Have I Got News for You and QI. An inspiration to audiences globally, Robert is now in high demand to attend a wide range of events.

After connecting at Robinson College, Robert and David Mitchell created their first project, titled Innocent Millions Dead or Dying – A Wry Look at the Post-Apocalyptic Age, in 1995. Gaining a respected reputation as a comedic duo, they secured their first break into television acting in 2000 on the BBC sketch show Bruiser, which they primarily wrote and starred in. Following this, they gained a wide range of opportunities throughout the entertainment industry, including creating the sketch show The Mitchell and Webb Situation, and Channel 4's Peep Show. Becoming the longest-running sitcom in Channel 4 history, the duo secured numerous awards for their performances on Peep Show, including the 2007 Royal Television Society Award for Best Comedy Performance, and a nomination for the Best Television Comedy Actor, this time without Mitchell, in 2009.

Alongside the duo’s remarkable comedic career, Robert has also developed a successful solo career. Over recent years, he presented ‘Groundbreaking Gags’ on BBC Three, became a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, and guest starred on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. An inspiration to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, Robert began writing his first solo memoir, How Not to Be a Boy, in 2015, and released it two years later. Soaring to success after its release, the book was featured as BBC Radio 4’s Book of the Week to coincide with the launch. Most recently, Robert published his first novel, Come Again, which portrays ‘exactly the kind of book (he) wants to read’. With his specialist knowledge and experience spanning a wide range of areas, Robert is the perfect addition to events of all kinds.

A leading authority throughout the entertainment industry, Robert Webb is now highly sought-after to attend events internationally. From comedy performances to speaking about his journey to success as a passionate comedian, Robert’s appearances at events are ones not to be missed.