Nicholas George Mohammed (born 4 October 1980) is a British actor, comedian and writer. He has portrayed his character Mr. Swallow across both stage and television for over a decade. He is also 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.
Nick Mohammed | |
|---|---|
 Mohammed in 2023 | |
| Born | Nicholas George Mohammed 4 October 1980 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Education | Durham University (BSc) |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse |
Becka (m. 2014) |
| Children | 3[1][2] |
Early life
editMohammed was born on 4 October 1980 in Leeds, West Yorkshire.[3] His mother was a Cyprus-born general practitioner and his Trinidad-born father worked in law.[4] He was educated at Abbey Grange High School. He reportedly turned down an offer from Cambridge University and chose Durham University, where he was a member of St Aidan's College[5] and played violin in the university orchestra.[6] He had auditioned for the Durham Revue twice but failed to get in and instead frequented the local comedy circuit.[7] His interest in comedy prompted him to audition for the Footlights, which he did successfully.[8]
Career
editMohammed has 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.[9] He has made guest appearances in Pete & Dud: The Lost Sketches, Miranda,[9] How Not to Live Your Life and Life's Too Short,[9] and has appeared in Series 2 Episode 4 of the BBC Radio 4 musical comedy show Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section.[9]
Following his hit BBC Radio 4 debut (Quarters), Mohammed's second series Nick Mohammed in Bits attracted further critical acclaim.[10] Mohammed 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.[9] He has had a supporting role in all three seasons of C4 comedy series Drifters.[9] Mohammed has also developed The Mr. Swallow Show for BBC Television and is writing and starring in an original comedy-drama Magic for Channel 4 as part of the Coming Up Scheme. He also appears in the new 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.[9]
In 2015, he joined the cast of ITV comedy The Job Lot. He has written and starred in two series of 'Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed', a comedy set in a police station, for BBC Radio 4.[11]
In 2018, he voiced Piglet in the Disney film Christopher Robin. In 2018, it was announced that he would collaborate on a new comedy series titled Intelligence with David Schwimmer for Sky One.[12]
In 2019, Mohammed appeared in the second series of Stath Lets Flats.[9]
From 2020 to 2023, Mohammed starred as Nathan "Nate" Shelley in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso which ran for three seasons on Apple TV+.[9]
In 2023, Mohammed starred as a police officer in the film Maggie Moore(s), alongside Jon Hamm and Tina Fey.[13]
Mohammed was a contestant on the seventeenth series of the Channel 4 show Taskmaster which launched in March 2024.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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[15] | |
| Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget | Dr. Fry (voice) | ||
| TBA | Deep Cover | Filming | |
| TBA | Control | Filming |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | No Easy Task with Daniel Thornthwaite | Daniel Thornthwaite | Also writer Television movie |
| 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 movie |
| 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 movie | |
| 2017 | Mr. Swallow's Valentine | Mr. Swallow | Also writer Television movie |
| 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[16] |
| 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 |
Awards and nominations
edit| 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] | |||
| 2023 | Nominated | [21] | |||
| 2022 | Royal Television Society Programme Awards | Comedy Performance - Male | Intelligence | Nominated | [17][23] |
Personal life
editMohammed 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 3 children: sons, Finn and Arthur, and an unnamed daughter.[27]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ {England & Wales births 1837–2006}
- ^ "Nick Mohammed - the greatest showman". inews.co.uk. 26 July 2018. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Send in the clowns". Varsity. 25 February 2010. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Nick Mohammed's heart "lies in Durham"". Palatinate. 6 December 2010. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Cambridge Footlights Alumni 2000–". Footlights Official Website. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - Nick Mohammed in Bits". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 - Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed - Episode guide". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'Ted Lasso' Breakout Nick Mohammed Joins John Slattery's 'Maggie Moore(s)'". Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Taskmaster season 17: Release date, cast and latest news". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2021 - 73rd Emmy Awards". emmys.com. Television Academy. 13 July 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "RTS Programme Awards 2022". rts.org.uk. 21 October 2021. Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Does Nick Mohammed really play violin in Ted Lasso?". Classic FM. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "In 'Ted Lasso,' Nick Mohammed Has Come Full Circle". Esquire. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Mohammed, Nick (19 December 2014). "X".
- ^ Watkins, D. (29 March 2023). "Nate is a "troubled soul": "Ted Lasso" star Nick Mohammed on his character's dark turn". Salon. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
External links
edit