Hal Cruttenden

Hal Cruttenden

Born: September 9, 1969
in Ealing, London, England, UK
Hal Dominic Bart Cruttenden is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor who has appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Referendum, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News for You, The 11 O'Clock Show and The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, and written for The Omid Djalili Show and The Rob Brydon Show.

He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2002 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Cruttenden grew up in Ealing, west London and he was educated at St Paul's School and the University of York. He and his wife have two children.

Movies for Hal Cruttenden...

Britain's Favourite Ads Of The 70s And 80s
Title: Britain's Favourite Ads Of The 70s And 80s
Released: September 15, 2023
Type: Movie
A celebration of some of the most memorable, funny and sometimes shocking British TV ads.
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: 50 Years Of Laughs
Title: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: 50 Years Of Laughs
Character: Self
Released: June 10, 2023
Type: Movie
A celebration of the sitcom that brought us Michael Crawford's accident-prone Frank Spencer.
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Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me
Title: Hal Cruttenden: It's Best You Hear It From Me
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 2022
Type: Movie
After 21 years and 224 days Hal's back being single. But it's all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he's made a cracking show about it. He's lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he's far from alone; he's got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal's life upside down but he's sticking a finger right back at it.
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Title: The Weakest Link
Character: Self - Participant
Released: December 18, 2021
Type: TV
Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?
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Title: The Complaints Department
Character: Self
Released: September 13, 2021
Type: TV
Jason Manford hosts a panel game based around complaining.
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Hal Cruttenden: Chubster
Title: Hal Cruttenden: Chubster
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 2020
Type: Movie
His daughters chose the title of his new stand-up show but don’t let it fool you - Hal’s no softie as he tackles subjects like suicide, obesity, and celebrity deaths. With top notch observational humour, cheeky gags and some of the most phenomenal dad dancing you’ll ever see, this set will satisfy your comedic hunger, and then some.
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When News Goes Horribly Wrong
Title: When News Goes Horribly Wrong
Character: Comedian
Released: April 8, 2018
Type: Movie
Moira Stuart narrates a selection of clips of memorable moments when live news broadcasts went wrong. From graphics getting it wrong, guests storming off set to newsreaders making slip-ups and gaffes live on air.
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Title: Richard Osman's House of Games
Character: Self - Contestant
Released: September 4, 2017
Type: TV
Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.
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Greatest Ever Christmas Ads
Title: Greatest Ever Christmas Ads
Character: Self - Comedian
Released: December 19, 2016
Type: Movie
Julian Clary revisits some of the most memorable festive adverts from cat food to Coca-Cola, stocking fillers to stock cubes, he recalls the good, the great and the unforgettable.
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Hal Cruttenden Live: Tough Luvvie
Title: Hal Cruttenden Live: Tough Luvvie
Character: Himself
Released: November 30, 2015
Type: Movie
Older, wiser, funnier and far closer to a full breakdown, Cruttenden certainly has an edge to him, perhaps it’s from existing on the edges of things; the edges of London, the edge of middle-age, the edge of middle-class and the edge of greater fame. He has all the likeability of an arena comic but with something of the night about him.
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Kevin Bridges: Live at the Referendum
Title: Kevin Bridges: Live at the Referendum
Released: September 17, 2014
Type: Movie
Glasgow's very own Kevin Bridges brings together four of the UK's top comedians to give their views on the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence. Recorded in front of a packed audience at Glasgow's Theatre Royal, Kevin introduces Hal Cruttenden, Jack Dee, Kerry Godliman and Frankie Boyle.
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Title: Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2014
Type: TV
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
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Title: Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Released: February 7, 2014
Type: TV
Lee Mack wrangles a team of scientists and celebrity guests to find the truth behind the trivia on this bizarrely educational panel show.
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Title: Would I Lie to You?
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2007
Type: TV
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
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Title: Mock the Week
Character: Himself
Released: June 5, 2005
Type: TV
Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects on the spur of the moment.
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Mrs. Dalloway
Title: Mrs. Dalloway
Character: Young Hugh
Released: September 1, 1997
Type: Movie
Clarissa Dalloway looks back on her youth as she readies for a gathering at her house. The wife of a legislator and a doyenne of London's upper-crust party scene, Clarissa finds that the plight of ailing war veteran Septimus Warren Smith reminds her of a past romance with Peter Walsh. In flashbacks, young Clarissa explores her possibilities with Peter.
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Title: Have I Got News for You
Character: Himself
Released: September 28, 1990
Type: TV
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
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Title: Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Character: Self - Panellist
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.