Joe Wilkinson
Who Joe Wilkinson is
Joe Wilkinson is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer, born in 1975, known for offbeat, deadpan humour and for playing Dan in the sitcom Him & Her. His Edinburgh Fringe shows run from the sketch double act Two Episodes of Mash with Diane Morgan, which also had a radio series, to his solo hour Joe Wilkinson: My Mum's Called Stella and My Dad's Called Brian in 2011. On television he has been a regular across 8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown since 2009, took part in the second series of Taskmaster in 2016, appeared in After Life, and wrote The Cockfields, in which he also played Simon.
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At a glance
- Born
- 1975
- Podcasts and radio
- Two Episodes of Mash and My Mate's a Footballer
- On screen
- Him & Her, 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and 3 more
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Last checked 23 October 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Him & Her Dan, 2010-2013
- 8 Out of 10 Cats 2009-2017
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown regular, guest and host, 2012-2026
- Taskmaster series 2, 2016
- After Life 2019-2021
- The Cockfields writer, Simon, 2019-2021
Podcasts and radio
- Two Episodes of Mash radio series, 2011-2012
- My Mate's a Footballer radio, 2023-2024
Comedians like Joe Wilkinson
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Kerry Godliman also in After Life
- Roisin Conaty also in After Life
- Jon Richardson also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Harriet Kemsley also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Jimmy Carr also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Paul Foot also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Sean Lock also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Ricky Gervais also in After Life
Career timeline
- 1975Born
- 20098 Out of 10 Cats (2009-2017) On screen
- 2010Him & Her (Dan, 2010-2013) On screen
- 2011Two Episodes of Mash (radio series, 2011-2012) Podcast or book
- 20128 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (regular, guest and host, 2012-2026) On screen
- 2016Taskmaster (series 2, 2016) On screen
- 2019After Life (2019-2021) On screen
- 2019The Cockfields (writer, Simon, 2019-2021) On screen
- 2023My Mate's a Footballer (radio, 2023-2024) Podcast or book
In the news
- A new book from Joe Wilkinson. British Comedy Guide · 10 September 2026
Questions and answers
Where is Joe Wilkinson performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What podcasts and radio shows have they been on?
Two Episodes of Mash and My Mate's a Footballer.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Him & Her (Dan, 2010-2013), 8 Out of 10 Cats (2009-2017), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (regular, guest and host, 2012-2026), Taskmaster (series 2, 2016), After Life (2019-2021) and The Cockfields (writer, Simon, 2019-2021).
How old is Joe Wilkinson?
Joe Wilkinson was born in 1975, so they turn 51 in 2026.
Who are some comedians like them?
Kerry Godliman (also in After Life), Roisin Conaty (also in After Life), Jon Richardson (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats), Harriet Kemsley (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats) and Jimmy Carr (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats).
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Sources
- British Comedy Guide ↗ An English actor, writer, comedian and executive producer, born 2 May 1975; Him & Her (2010-2013); After Life (2019-2021); 8 Out of 10 Cats (2009-2017) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012-2026); Taskmaster series 2 (2016); The Cockfields (2019-2021); Two Episodes of Mash; My Mate's a Footballer (2023-2024) (as…
- Chortle · chortle.co.uk ↗ Edinburgh Fringe shows from 2006 to 2013, among them Two Episodes of MASH Present Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan (2008) and Joe Wilkinson: My Mum's Called Stella and My Dad's Called Brian (2011) (as of 19 October 2026)
- Brighton Dome — Raising the Roof 2: A Fundraiser for YMCA Brighton (Brighton Dome Comedy Festival 2026) ↗ A night of stand-up on 19 October 2026 with Joe Wilkinson, known for offbeat, deadpan humour, Angela Barnes, Dinesh Nathan and James Ellis (as of 19 October 2026)
Updated 23 October 2026 · the record checked 19 October 2026