
Chris Hayward
Known For
Writing
Born
Biography
Chris Hayward is a characterful writer/performer adept at charming and often disarming comedy-drama, while having a keen interest in sci fi, horror, and fantasy projects. His recent film, Brian and Charles won the Audience Award at London Sundance 2022 and was nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2023 BAFTAs. As an actor, his credits include The It Crowd, King Gary, Pls Like, and Friday Night Dinner. Chris currently has projects in development with the BBC, and another with Rupert Majendie and Mr Box.
Most Known For

The IT Crowd
as Ben Genderson

Friday Night Dinner
as Barman

Johnny English Strikes Again
as G4S Security Guard

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

A Touch of Cloth
as Frank Strang

Jarressey
as Window Boy

It's Kevin
as Various

Brian and Charles
as Charles

How TV Ruined Your Life

A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou
as Tired Graham

The IT Crowd Manual
as Ben Genderson

Hamsbury Book Club
as Clark Cart

SOS: Save Our Skins
as Stephen

Brian and Charles
as Charles