Simon Amstell is a comedian, presenter, screenwriter, and director. His stand-up special Set Free is available on Netflix.
As a presenter, Simon has fronted hugely popular programmes such as Channel 4's Popworld and Never Mind The Buzzcock's for BBC Two.
Simon’s feature film Benjamin premiered at the London Film Festival and was released internationally to widespread critical acclaim. His debut film the vegan mockumentary Carnage aired on BBC iPlayer.
He regularly performs at festivals and comedy clubs across the UK and has done a number of sell-out tours and residencies in the UK, US and Australia.
Simon was the youngest finalist of the BBC New Comedy Awards and has since won an RTS Award, a Broadcast Award, two British Comedy Awards and has been nominated for a BAFTA.
Television
| Set Free Writer & Comedian | Set Free - Writer & Comedian | Netflix | 2019 |
| Numb: Simon Amstell Live at the BBC Writer & Comedian | Numb: Simon Amstell Live at the BBC - Writer & Comedian | BBC Four | 2012 |
| Simon Amstell: Do Nothing Live Writer & Comedian | Simon Amstell: Do Nothing Live - Writer & Comedian | BBC Three | 2011 |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks Presenter | Never Mind the Buzzcocks - Presenter | BBC Two | 2003 — 2009 |
| Grandma's House Writer & Actor | Grandma's House - Writer & Actor | BBC Two | 2009 |
| Popworld Presenter | Popworld - Presenter | Channel 4 | 2000 — 2006 |
Film
| Benjamin Writer & Director | Benjamin - Writer & Director | 2017 | |
| Carnage Writer, Director & Actor | Carnage - Writer, Director & Actor | BBC | 2017 |
| Something More Writer & Director | Something More - Writer & Director | Channel 4 | 2016 |
Radio
Television Guest Credits
| The Graham Norton Show Guest | The Graham Norton Show - Guest | BBC One | 2012 |
Radio Guest Credits
| Tears of a Clown Guest | Tears of a Clown - Guest | BBC Radio 4 | 2014 |
Books
News
Podcasts
 Comedian, host, and writer Simon Amstell joins Jameela this week to discuss his being a shy child finding his voice in theater, the way his sexuality played into his struggles with shame and lack of self-confidence, his experiences with Ayahuasca and how it helped him get to the root of his depression, what a "spirit hole" is, and more.   | |
 Comedian, writer and film director Simon Amstell joins Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. And James gets so excited he cooks one of the courses. (Plus – we probably need to be clear – in no way do we condone taking illegal substances.)  | |
 Adam talks with British comedian, writer and director Simon Amstell about Peruvian drug ceremonies, living in harmony with our fellow animals and narcissism. | |