Chris Addison

Chris Addison is an English comedian, writer, actor, and director. He gained recognition for his role as a regular panellist on the TV show Mock the Week. Addison is known for his lecture-style comedy shows, two of which were adapted for BBC Radio 4. He played Ollie Reeder in the satire series The Thick of It and Toby Wright in the spin-off film In the Loop. Addison also appeared in the comedy-drama Trying Again and had a guest role in Doctor Who. He co-created and starred in the sitcom Lab Rats. Additionally, Addison co-created the FX series Breeders. Born in Cardiff, Wales, he later moved to Salford, England.