Jack Whitehall

Last updated on the 6 May 2025 by Evandrus

Mini Biography

Born: 7 July 1988, London, England. 

Jack Whitehall comes from a background steeped in the entertainment industry. His father, Michael Whitehall, was a television producer and writer, and his mother, Hilary Gish, is an actress. This upbringing provided him with early exposure to the world of show business. He received his education at Tower House School, followed by Dragon School in Oxford and then Marlborough College. Initially, he took a gap year with the intention of writing a novel in Australia but ultimately returned early. He then attended the University of Manchester to study history of art but left after two terms to pursue his flourishing comedy career.

Jack Whitehall launched his career in the realm of stand-up comedy, swiftly capturing attention and building a following within the comedy circuit. His breakthrough into television came with his role as JP in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series “Fresh Meat” (2011-2016), which established him as a comedic talent on screen. Simultaneously, he co-created and starred in the BBC Three sitcom “Bad Education” (2012-2014), further cementing his comedic reputation and leading to a spin-off film, “The Bad Education Movie” (2015). His sharp wit and engaging personality also made him a popular panel show contestant and host, notably on shows like “A League of Their Own”.

Beyond his successful television career, Jack Whitehall has also ventured into film. He appeared in Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” (2018) and had a significant role in the critically acclaimed film “Jungle Cruise” (2021) alongside Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. His stand-up comedy continues to be a significant part of his career, with numerous successful tours and specials.

In his personal life, Jack Whitehall has been in a committed relationship with model Roxy Horner since 2020. Their relationship blossomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they have since become parents to a daughter, Elsie, who was born in September 2023. The couple announced their engagement in December 2024, marking a significant step in their life together. They reside in Notting Hill, sharing their journey as parents and partners with the public through social media, often with a touch of Whitehall’s characteristic humour.

Suggested viewing

Fresh Meat (2011)

Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 7.8

“Fresh Meat” is a comedy-drama television series created by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain. The show follows six students who are starting their first year at the University of Manchester. The students live together in a house off-campus and must tackle the challenges of college life, including exams, relationships and social pressures. The series is known for its sharp wit, relatable characters and absurd situations. It has been praised for its accurate portrayal of student life and for its ability to make audiences laugh and cry in equal measure.

Top cast: Kimberley Nixon, Zawe Ashton, Jack Whitehall, Charlotte Ritchie, Greg McHugh, Joe Thomas, Sophie Wu, Robert Webb, Jelka van Houten, Tony Gardner, Faye Marsay.

Bad Education (2012)

Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.3

Alfie Wickers is a self-absorbed and incompetent history teacher at the fictional Abbey Grove School. The show follows Wickers’ misadventures as he tries to maintain his cool and impress his students, who are often more mature than he is. Other quirky characters include Wickers’ eccentric headteacher, Simon Fraser and his love interest, Rosie Gulliver, a biology teacher who is the only one who can tolerate him.

Top cast: Jack Whitehall, Mathew Horne, Jack Instead, Layton Williams, Charlie Wernham, Sarah Solemani, Nikki Runeckles, Ethan Lawrence Kae Alexander.

The Bad Education Movie (2015)

Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 5.8

A hapless history teacher and his class of unruly students embark on a chaotic school trip to Cornwall. What begins as a misguided attempt to prove his teaching abilities spirals into a series of comical mishaps and unexpected adventures. Their journey takes a turn when they stumble upon a local protest, leading to comedic and unforeseen consequences for the teacher and his hapless pupils.

Top cast: Jack Whitehall, Sarah Solemani, Nikki Runeckles, Jack Binstead, Joanna Scanlan, Iain Glen, Mathew Horne, Charlie Wernham, Jeremy Irvine.

Decline and Fall (2017)

Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.6

Paul Pennyfeather, a mild-mannered theology student, is expelled from Oxford University and forced to take a job as a teacher at a chaotic, third-rate boarding school in Wales. His life takes an even more unexpected turn when he becomes involved with the glamorous and wealthy Margot Beste-Chetwynde, who runs a chain of high-class brothels.

Top cast: Jack Whitehall, Eva Longoria, David Suchet, Douglas Hodge, Stephen Graham, Chiké Okonkwo, Steve Speirs, Anatole Taubman, Gemma Whelan.

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