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Nick Mohammed
Mohammed in 2023
Born
Nicholas George Mohammed

England
EducationDurham University (BSc)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Becca Mohammed
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(m. 2014)​
Children3

Nicholas George Mohammed is a British actor, comedian and writer. He has portrayed the character Mr. Swallow across both stage and television for over a decade. He is the creator of the Sky One comedy series Intelligence. Mohammed portrayed the character of Nathan Shelley in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, for which he was nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category at the 73rd and 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Early life and education

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Nicholas George Mohammed[citation needed] was born in England. His mother was a Cyprus-born general practitioner and his Trinidad-born father worked in law.[1]

Mohammed was educated at Abbey Grange High School in Leeds. He turned down an offer to study at the University of Cambridge and instead chose to study Geophysics at Durham University, where he was a member of St Aidan's College[2] and played violin in the university orchestra.[3] He had auditioned for the Durham Revue twice but failed to get in, and instead frequented the local comedy circuit.[4]

After graduating from Durham, Mohammed studied for a PhD in Geophysics at Magdalene College, Cambridge.[3] His interest in comedy prompted him to audition for the Cambridge Footlights, which he did successfully.[5]

Career

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Mohammed featured in the second series of BBC One's Reggie Perrin and was a co-presenter in BBC Three comedy series The King Is Dead alongside Simon Bird and Katy Wix.[6] He made guest appearances in Pete & Dud: The Lost Sketches, Miranda,[6] How Not to Live Your Life and Life's Too Short,[6] and appeared in Series 2 Episode 4 of the BBC Radio 4 musical comedy show Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section.[6]

Following his hit BBC Radio 4 debut (Quarters), Mohammed's second series Nick Mohammed in Bits attracted further critical acclaim.[7] He was a cast member of BAFTA-nominated CBBC sketch show Sorry, I've Got No Head, and supported Angelos Epithemiou (as one of his radio show characters, Mr. Swallow) on his 2010 national tour.[6] He had a supporting role in all three seasons of C4 comedy series Drifters.[6]

Mohammed developed The Mr. Swallow Show for BBC Television and wrote and starred in an original comedy-drama Magic for Channel 4 as part of the Coming Up Scheme. He appeared in CBBC show Hank Zipzer as Mr. Love. He made a guest appearance in the final episode of series 1 and first episode of series 2 of Uncle.[6]

In 2015, he joined the cast of ITV comedy The Job Lot. He wrote and starred in two series of 'Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed', a comedy set in a police station, for BBC Radio 4.[8]

In 2018, he voiced Piglet in the Disney film Christopher Robin. Also in 2018, it was announced that he would collaborate on a new comedy series titled Intelligence with David Schwimmer for Sky One.[9]

In 2019, Mohammed appeared in the second series of Stath Lets Flats.[6] From 2020 to 2023, he played Nathan "Nate" Shelley in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, which ran for three seasons on Apple TV+.[6]

In 2023, Mohammed starred as a police officer in the film Maggie Moore(s), alongside Jon Hamm and Tina Fey.[10]

He was a contestant on the 17th series of the Channel 4 show Taskmaster, which launched in March 2024.[11]

In November 2024, Mohammed opened A Christmas Carol (ish) at @sohoplace in London's West End for a Christmas run. The show was a re-telling of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol with Mr. Swallow as the protagonist, also starring Martha Howe-Douglas, David Elms, and Kieran Hodgson. He originally developed the show at Soho Theatre in 2022.[12]

In 2025, he is touring the UK as Mr. Swallow in new live show, Show Pony.[13]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Asylum Seekers Adeem Akwal Short film
2015 Baguettes Man Short film
The Martian Tim Grimes
2016 Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Casper
Bridget Jones' Baby Ariyaratina
2017 The Sense of an Ending Postman Danny
Bridget Jones' Baby: Extended End Credits Ariyaratina Uncredited; Short film; Direct-to-video
The Designers: Comic Relief Short film
Smear Dr. Wyndham
2018 Christopher Robin Piglet (voice)
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Short Butler
2019 The Kid Who Would Be King Mr. Hyde
2020 Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse Mr. Entwhistle On Sky
2023 Maggie Moore(s) Deputy Reddy[14]
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Dr. Fry (voice)
2025 Deep Cover Hugh
TBA Control Filming

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 No Easy Task with Daniel Thornthwaite Daniel Thornthwaite Also writer; Television film
2008–2011 Sorry, I've Got No Head Various 17 episodes
2009–2010 Reggie Perrin Steve 9 episodes
2010 The King Is Dead Himself with Simon Bird and Katy Wix
The Persuasionists DVD Shop Assistant Episode: "The Charity"
Miranda Pete (Skydive Receptionist) Episode: "Before I Die"
2011 Pixelface Pharaoh Episode: "High Spirits"
Life's Too Short Toby Episode: "#1.5"
2013–2015 Drifters Ash 7 episodes
2014 Uncle Roopesh 6 episodes
2014–2016 Hank Zipzer Mr. Love 16 episodes; Main cast (Season 1); Recurring cast (Season 2); Guest cast (Season 3)
2014–2018 Cuckoo Policeman Episodes: "Neighbourhood Watch" and "Ken's New Friend"
2014 Morning Has Broken Mike Also writer; Television film
2015 Murder in Successville Dynamo Episode: "Bunch of Cults"
Yonderland Electrician Episode: "Panic on the Streets of Yonderland"
2015–2017 Uncle Roopesh 5 episodes
2015–2016 Drunk History William Burke / John William Polidori 2 episodes
2015 The Job Lot Ash 5 episodes
2016 Fresh Meat Nas 2 episodes
Camping Dr. Tolley Episode: "#1.2"; Television miniseries
Sexy Murder Simon Schinwold 3 episodes; Television miniseries
The Last Dragonslayer Brian - Dragonslayer Television film
2017 Mr. Swallow's Valentine Mr. Swallow Also writer; Television film
2018 Collateral Fuzz Gupta 2 episodes; Television miniseries
Urban Myths Horace Lambardi Episode: "Agatha Christie"
Oi Leonardo Disciple Television miniseries; Episode: "The Last Supper"
Sally4Ever Mark Episode: "#1.4"
Space Chickens in Space Finley (voice) 23 episodes
Comedy Blaps Benton Episode: "Furious Andrew"
2019 Stath Lets Flats Anthony Stappan Episodes: "A Battle Of Our Lives" and "Congratulations, Please"
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Mr. Swallow Episode: "18#4"
Comedians Giving Lectures Mr. Swallow Episode: "#1.7"
Harry Hill's Clubnite Episode: "#1.2"
2020–present Intelligence Joseph Harries Also writer
2020 Hitmen The Human Spider Season #1 Episode #1
2020–2023 Ted Lasso Nathan "Nate" Shelley Main cast
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, 2021 and 2022[15]
2021 Inside No. 9 Gavin Episode: "#6.2"
2021, 2023, 2024 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Mr. Swallow Christmas special 2021, Christmas special 2023, Episode: "26#2"
2022 Mandy Future Doctor Episode: "The Curse of Mandy Carter"
2024 Renegade Nell Billy Blind 8 episodes
Taskmaster Himself Season 17 Contestant
Inside No. 9 Himself Episode: "Plodding On"
Alma's Not Normal Jules Goodwin Series 2
2025 Celebrity Traitors Himself Contestant[16]

Theatre

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Year Title Character Venue Notes
2023 The Very Best and Very Worst of Mr Swallow Mr. Swallow UK tour also writer
Duke of York's Theatre
2024 A Christmas Carol-ish Mr. Swallow @sohoplace also writer
2025 Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright Guest star Wyndham's Theatre One-night only
Mr Swallow: Show Pony Mr. Swallow UK tour also writer

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Ted Lasso Nominated [17][18]
2022 Nominated [17]
2021 Hollywood Critics Association Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy Nominated [17][19]
2022 Nominated [17]
2021 HCA TV Gold Derby Awards Comedy Supporting Actor Nominated [17][19]
International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated [17]
Pena de Prata Nominated [17]
Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series (shared) Won [17]
Online Film & Television Association Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated [17]
2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated [17]
2022 Won [20]
2024 Nominated [21]

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2022 Royal Television Society Programme Awards Comedy Performance - Male Intelligence Nominated [17][23]

Personal life

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Mohammed learned to play the violin as a child and played it in his university orchestra, at St Aidan’s College at Durham University.[24] There he met his wife, Becca, whom he married in 2014.[25][26] Together they have three children.[27][28]

References

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  1. ^ "Nick Mohammed - the greatest showman". inews.co.uk. 26 July 2018. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Nick Mohammed: a profile of the up-and-coming comedian (pg.8–9)". Durham First. Autumn–Winter 2011. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Send in the clowns". Varsity. 25 February 2010. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Nick Mohammed's heart "lies in Durham"". Palatinate. 6 December 2010. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Cambridge Footlights Alumni 2000–". Footlights Official Website. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nick Mohammed - Writer/Performer". unitedagents.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  7. ^ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - Nick Mohammed in Bits". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  8. ^ "BBC Radio 4 - Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed - Episode guide". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  9. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (18 December 2018). "David Schwimmer, Nick Mohammed Set For Sky One Comedy Series 'Intelligence'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 13 May 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  10. ^ "'Ted Lasso' Breakout Nick Mohammed Joins John Slattery's 'Maggie Moore(s)'". Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Taskmaster season 17: Release date, cast and latest news". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  12. ^ Waywell, Chris. "A Christmas Carol-ish review: hysterical comedy version of A Christmas Carol". Time Out London. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  13. ^ Guide, British Comedy (22 July 2024). "Nick Mohammed to return as Mr Swallow in 2025 tour Show Pony". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  14. ^ Massoto, Erick (18 April 2023). "Tribeca Festival 2023 Full Feature Film Lineup Includes 'Downtown Owl' and 'Bucky F*cking Dent'". Collider. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  15. ^ "Nominations Announced for the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. Screen Actors Guild. 4 February 2021. Archived from the original on 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  16. ^ "The Celebrity Traitors - Everything you need to know". bbc.co.uk/mediacentre. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Nick Mohammed Awards". IMDB (Index source only). Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  18. ^ "2021 - 73rd Emmy Awards". emmys.com. Television Academy. 13 July 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  19. ^ a b "HCA TV Awards Nominations: 'Ted Lasso' Leads Programs For Inaugural Honors; NBC, HBO & Netflix Lead Nets". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. 9 July 2021. Archived from the original on 8 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  20. ^ Lewis, Hilary; Coates, Tyler (12 January 2022). "SAG Awards: 'House of Gucci,' 'The Power of the Dog' Lead Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  21. ^ "Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  22. ^ "Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  23. ^ "RTS Programme Awards 2022". rts.org.uk. 21 October 2021. Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  24. ^ "Does Nick Mohammed really play violin in Ted Lasso?". Classic FM. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  25. ^ "In 'Ted Lasso,' Nick Mohammed Has Come Full Circle". Esquire. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  26. ^ Mohammed, Nick (19 December 2014). "X". X (formerly Twitter).
  27. ^ McGuire, Jen (17 September 2021). "Nick Mohammed From Ted Lasso Is A Proud Family Man". Romper. Bustle Digital Group. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  28. ^ D. Watkins (29 March 2023). "Nate Is A "Troubled Soul"". Salon Talks. D. Watkins. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
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