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Nish Kumar
Acting

Nish Kumar

Born 1985-08-26
Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Nishant "Nish" Kumar is a British stand-up comedian, actor, and radio presenter. He hosts Newsjack on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Nish Kumar

After Midnight
TV
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After Midnight

2024
TMDB2.8
QI
TV
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QI

2003
TMDB4.0
Taskmaster
TV
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Taskmaster

2015
TMDB4.2
Have I Got News for You
TV
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Have I Got News for You

1990
TMDB3.5
Would I Lie to You?
TV
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Would I Lie to You?

2007
TMDB3.9
8 Out of 10 Cats
TV
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8 Out of 10 Cats

2005
TMDB3.6
The Last Leg
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The Last Leg

2013
TMDB2.9
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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TMDB3.6
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
TV
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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013
TMDB3.7
Question Time
TV
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Question Time

1979
TMDB3.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (71 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Way OutThe Way OutSelf - Team CaptainTV Series2026
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My VibeNish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My VibeSelfMovie2026
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My VibeNish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My VibeWriterMovie2026
The Harry Hill ShowThe Harry Hill ShowSelfTV Series2026
Clash of the ComicsClash of the ComicsSelfMovie2025
Demi Adejuyigbe: Is Going to Do One (1) BackflipDemi Adejuyigbe: Is Going to Do One (1) BackflipThanksMovie2025
Stuart Laws Has to Be Joking?Stuart Laws Has to Be Joking?DirectorMovie2025
Stuart Laws? Is That Guy Still Going?Stuart Laws? Is That Guy Still Going?DirectorMovie2025
And Mrs.And Mrs.Tim GiggsMovie2024
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelfTV Series2024
After MidnightAfter MidnightSelfTV Series2024
The Traitors: UncloakedThe Traitors: UncloakedSelfTV Series2024
Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your ControlNish Kumar: Your Power, Your ControlSelfMovie2023
Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your ControlNish Kumar: Your Power, Your ControlWriterMovie2023
PopMaster TVPopMaster TVSelfTV Series2023
Enter the Spider-Verse: A Spider-Man SpecialSelfMovie2023
Brave CreaturesBrave CreaturesNellsMovie2023
Comedy Heaven: 30th Anniversary SpecialComedy Heaven: 30th Anniversary SpecialSelf / AppearanceMovie2023
Hold the Front PageHold the Front PageSelf - PresenterTV Series2023
Christmas CaroleChristmas CaroleGhost of Christmas Yet To ComeMovie2022
The Wrestling - Edinburgh Fringe 2022The Wrestling - Edinburgh Fringe 2022SelfMovie2022
The Fringe, Fame and MeThe Fringe, Fame and MeSelfMovie2022
Goodbye Brooklyn Nine-NineGoodbye Brooklyn Nine-NineSelfMovie2022
Question TeamQuestion TeamSelfTV Series2021
Blankety BlankBlankety BlankSelf - PanellistTV Series2021
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the BuzzcocksSelf - PanellistTV Series2021
Late Night MashLate Night MashHostTV Series2021
King RockerKing RockerSelfMovie2020
Channel Hopping with Jon RichardsonChannel Hopping with Jon RichardsonSelfTV Series2020
Between the CoversBetween the CoversSelfTV Series2020
Red Dwarf: The First Three Million YearsRed Dwarf: The First Three Million YearsSelfTV Series2020
Hello AmericaHimself - HostTV Series2020
Beat the ChasersBeat the ChasersSelf - ContestantTV Series2020
The Big Night InThe Big Night InSelfMovie2020
The RanganationThe RanganationSelfTV Series2019
It's In Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves, Pt. 2It's In Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves, Pt. 2Self / AppearanceMovie2019
HypotheticalHypotheticalSelfTV Series2019
COMEDIANS of the worldCOMEDIANS of the worldSelfTV Series2019
Jon Richardson: Ultimate WorrierJon Richardson: Ultimate WorrierSelfTV Series2018
Joel & Nish Vs The WorldJoel & Nish Vs The WorldHimselfTV Series2017
Richard Osman's House of GamesRichard Osman's House of GamesSelfTV Series2017
The Mash ReportThe Mash ReportPresenterTV Series2017
Frankie Boyle's New World OrderFrankie Boyle's New World OrderSelfTV Series2017
Go 8 Bit DLCGo 8 Bit DLCSelfTV Series2017
Romesh: Talking to ComediansRomesh: Talking to ComediansSelf - GuestTV Series2017
Harry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleHarry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleSelfTV Series2017
We Have Been WatchingWe Have Been WatchingSelfTV Series2017
It’s In Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves, Pt. 1It’s In Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves, Pt. 1HimselfMovie2016
Dara O Briain's Go 8 BitDara O Briain's Go 8 BitSelfTV Series2016
Insert Name HereInsert Name HereSelf - PanelistTV Series2016
TaskmasterTaskmasterSelfTV Series2015
TaskmasterTaskmasterJason MantzoukasTV Series2015
Nish Kumar - Ruminations on the Nature of SubjectivitySelfMovie2015
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...Travel Man: 48 Hours in...Self - GuestTV Series2015
Virtually FamousVirtually FamousSelf - PanelistTV Series2014
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledAlan Davies: As Yet UntitledSelfTV Series2014
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownSelfTV Series2013
The Last LegThe Last LegSelfTV Series2013
A League of Their OwnA League of Their OwnSelf - PanellistTV Series2010
PointlessPointlessSelf - AssistantTV Series2009
PointlessPointlessSelf - PresenterTV Series2009
Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You?SelfTV Series2007
Mock the WeekMock the WeekSelfTV Series2005
Mock the WeekMock the WeekSelf - PanelistTV Series2005
8 Out of 10 Cats8 Out of 10 CatsSelfTV Series2005
QIQISelfTV Series2003
Room 101Room 101SelfTV Series1994
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelfTV Series1990
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for YouSelf - PanellistTV Series1990
Question TimeQuestion TimeSelf - PanellistTV Series1979
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouHave I Got a Bit More News for YouSelf - PanellistTV Series—