Tom Rosenthal
Actor | Comedian
Tom Rosenthal is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter. He’s the star of the critically acclaimed BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy series Friday Night Dinner (Channel 4), as well as the smash hit BAFTA-nominated ITV comedy, Plebs.
Bio
Tom Rosenthal is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter.
Best known as the star of the huge, critically acclaimed BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy series Friday Night Dinner (Channel 4), as well as the smash hit BAFTA-nominated ITV comedy, Plebs. Both shows set records for the highest audience and the highest ratings for any comedy on their respective channels. Tom is also known for his roles in Lloyd of the Flies, Broadchurch (ITV), Dad’s Army – The Lost Episodes (Gold), Bridget Jones’ Baby (2016) and Guy Ritchie’s Operation Fortune (2023).
As a standup comedian Tom’s relaxed observational material and sharply written punchlines have received critical acclaim. His stand-up show, Manhood, toured around the UK to rave reviews and received high praise at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Tom returns to the Edinburgh Festival with his new show ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am’ in 2025, before embarking on his biggest tour to date around the UK and Ireland in 2026.
Tom has also appeared on Comedy Central’s Drunk History and Roast Battle as well as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Last Leg, The Great Pottery Throwdown (C4), Celebrity Catchphrase (ITV), Pointless Celebrities, The Weakest Link, Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC), Battle in the Box (U&Dave), Banged Up (C4) and Pilgrimage (BBC).
Tom at Events
Available for both after-dinner cabaret and awards / event hosting, Tom has a meticulous approach to every event he does and will look to make his material relevant for each room he is performing to. He has a particularly interest in sports, chess and poker and has spoken publicly about living with OCD and the impact it has had on his life.
