Rufus Jones
Biography
Rufus Jones, born in 1975, is a distinguished English actor celebrated for his versatile roles in television and film. He is perhaps best known for his memorable performances as David Wilkes in *W1A*, Dr. Foggerty in *Hunderby*, and Tom in *Camping*. Jones launched his career as a member of the comedy ensemble Dutch Elm Conservatoire, showcasing his talent early on.
His television credits are extensive, featuring roles such as Miles Mollison in the BBC mini-series *The Casual Vacancy*, and Terry Jones in the BAFTA-nominated *Holy Flying Circus*. He also appeared in the critically acclaimed *Stag* and *Extras*, as well as lending his voice to the character Nelson the fox in *Mongrels*. Jones's comedic prowess is evident in shows like *Fresh Meat*, *Toast of London*, and *The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret*.
In 2013, he gained further recognition for his portrayal of Nick Edwards in the cult comedy *Bob Servant*. Beyond acting, he has contributed as a writer for various projects, including *Angelos Epithemiou* and *Mitchell & Webb*, and served as a script consultant for *E4's Cardinal Burns*.
Jones has also made his mark in voice acting, featuring in video games such as *Fable III* and *Killzone*, as well as voicing characters in *Thomas & Friends* and *Robozuna*. His film credits include roles in *Paddington*, *The Foreigner*, and *Stan & Ollie*. Recently, he starred alongside Anna Paquin in *Flack* and created the Channel 4 series *Home*, which aired in 2019.
Filmography
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Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie
2018
The Ghoul (2017)
2017 • Coulson
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race
2016 • The Flying Scotsman (voice)
Stan & Ollie
2018 • Bernard Delfont
Silent Night (2021)
2021 • Tony
Eric, Ernie and Me
2017 • John Ammonds
Cleaner (2025)
2025 • Geoffrey Milton
Bill
2015 • Sir Walter Raleigh
I Fought the Law
2025 • Lord Goldsmith
FDR
2023 • Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
2022 • Theodore Roosevelt
Stag
2016 • Cosmo
Hunderby
2012 • Dr. Foggerty
House of Fools
2014
Four Lives
2022 • John Pape
Home
2019 • Peter
Flack
2019 • Mark
The Wrong Mans
2013 • D.S. Brick
Sadie Sparks
2019
Rivals
2024
Pete versus Life
2010
Mongrels
2010 • Nelson (voice)