Steve Pemberton
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Steve Pemberton (b. 1 September 1967, Blackburn, Lancashire, England) is an English comedy writer and performer, most famous as a member of The League of Gentlemen along with fellow performers Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and co-writer Jeremy Dyson.
Pemberton attended St. Michael's CE High School in Chorley, Lancashire where his acting skills were first realised. Pemberton graduated from Bretton Hall Arts Campus with a BA (hons) in Theatre Arts. His previous work has centred mainly around fringe theatre, being a founder member of 606 Theatre, and he has produced, performed in and directed stage productions. Pemberton has written for Variety International and has been the assistant editor of the International Film Guide since 1990.
Pemberton's TV credits include: Under The Greenwood Tree (2005); Hotel Babylon (2005); Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and Blackpool. He also appeared in Shameless as the husband of Shelagh, Franks Girlfriend. In 2004 he played Dr. Bessner in Agatha Christie's Poirot - Death on the Nile.