Tom Basden
Known for ActingBorn 1980-11-30Sutton, London, UK
Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.
Known for
The Ballad of Wallis Island
2025 · as Herb McGwyer
Dark Relic
2010 · as Robert
David Brent: Life on the Road
2016 · as Dan
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
2022 · as Aurelius
The Mandy Who Knew Too Much
as Benefits Advisor
Venice at Dawn
2022 · as Stephen
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas
2023 · as Robin
The Boot Sale
2010 · as The Hunk
Brave Young Men
2009 · as Jamie Husband
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
2025 · as Robin
Games On: Tent
2012 · as Paul
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
2007 · as Herb McGwyer
Anthony
2014 · as Anthony