Chris Hayward

Acting · Writing

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.

Filmography

• 2023A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou — Tired Graham
• 2022Brian and Charles — Charles, Writer
• Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
• 2019Hamsbury Book Club — Clark Cart, Writer
• 2018Brian and Charles — Charles, Writer
• 2018Jarressey — Window Boy
• 2018Johnny English Strikes Again — G4S Security Guard
• 2014SOS: Save Our Skins — Stephen, Writer
• 2014The IT Crowd Manual — Ben Genderson
• It's Kevin — Various
• A Touch of Cloth — Frank Strang
• Friday Night Dinner — Barman
• How TV Ruined Your Life
• The IT Crowd — Ben Genderson
• Something Else — Writer