Jon Pointing

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Jon Pointing
Born
Jonathan Pointing

September 1986 (age 38) [1]
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Actor, writer
Years active2012–present

Jonathan Pointing is a British actor, writer and comedian. [2] He is best known for his roles in Plebs , [3] Pls Like , [4] and Big Boys , for which he was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance in 2023. [5]

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Career

He also notably appeared as Vlad the Vampire in the Virgin Games television commercials. [6] [7]

In 2024, he appeared as Tom Blake in the comedy Queenie ; [8] the series was based on the novel of the same name by Candice Carty-Williams. [9]

Personal life

He was educated at Winchester University. Pointing revealed in July 2021 that he is married. [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Life Guru [11] PaulShort film; Also writer
2013The Phone CallCity WorkerUncredited
2015The Last DayShort film; Also writer
2015–2017 Weetabix Go Breakfast DrinkCommercial
2016@ElevenishChris3 episodes
Damned RudiSeries 1 Episode 3
2016–2017Virgin GamesVlad the VampireCommercial; "Live a Little"
2017Liam Williams' ValentineRoryTelevision short
Double ActJonAlso writer
Zapped Jay-WinnEpisode: "The Party"
The Great UnwashedCharlie Brumble
2017–2021 Pls Like Charlie South15 episodes
2018Nick Helm: The Killing Machine
News CrackVariousTelevision film
2018–2022 Plebs Jason16 episodes
2019 London Kills Jamie BenthamEpisode: "The Politician's Son"
Daddy TimeSeanShort film
Down From LondonBeanEpisode: "Margate"
2020Crying Out LoudCasparEpisode: "Edd & Thom Get It Together"
Key Worker [12] BradleyOnline Video Shorts; 4 episodes
2021 Starstruck Dan2 episodes
2022-present Big Boys Danny12 episodes; Channel 4 comedy
2023 A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou Reality TV presenter Netflix Pilot episode
Smothered TomLead role [13]
Murder is Easy RiversTwo-part drama [14]
2024 Queenie Tom Blake3 episodes; Channel 4 comedy drama
2024 Sweetpea CraigLead role; Sky Atlantic

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