Jonathan Pointing is a British actor, writer and comedian. He is best known for his roles in Plebs, Pls Like, and Big Boys, for which he was twice nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.

Career

In 2024, he appeared as Tom Blake in the comedy Queenie; the series was based on the novel of the same name by Candice Carty-Williams.

Personal life

He was educated at Winchester University. Pointing revealed in July 2021 that he is married.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Life GuruPaulShort film; Also writer
2013The Phone CallCity WorkerUncredited
2015The Last DayShort film; Also writer
2015–2017Weetabix Go Breakfast DrinkCommercial
2016@ElevenishChris3 episodes
DamnedRudiSeries 1 Episode 3
2016–2017Virgin GamesVlad the VampireCommercial; "Live a Little"
2017Liam Williams' ValentineRoryTelevision short
Double ActJonAlso writer
ZappedJay-WinnEpisode: "The Party"
The Great UnwashedCharlie Brumble
2017–2021Pls LikeCharlie South15 episodes
2018Nick Helm: The Killing Machine
News CrackVariousTelevision film
2018–2022PlebsJason16 episodes
2019London KillsJamie BenthamEpisode: "The Politician's Son"
Daddy TimeSeanShort film
Down From LondonBeanEpisode: "Margate"
2020Crying Out LoudCasparEpisode: "Edd & Thom Get It Together"
Key WorkerBradleyOnline Video Shorts; 4 episodes
2021StarstruckDan2 episodes
2022–2025Big BoysDanny18 episodes; Channel 4 comedy
2023A Whole Lifetime with Jamie DemetriouReality TV presenterNetflix Pilot episode
SmotheredTomLead role
Murder is EasyRiversTwo-part drama
2024QueenieTom Blake3 episodes; Channel 4 comedy drama
2024SweetpeaCraigLead role; Sky Atlantic
2026Run AwayAshSupporting role; Netflix
2026Small ProphetsClive

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