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Alex Horne

Comedian / Television Presenter / Writer | * 09/10/1978 (45) | West Sussex (United Kingdom (UK))
Alexander James Jeffery Horne (born 10 September 1978) is a British comedian. Horne is the creator of BAFTA award-winning TV series Taskmaster, in which he takes the role of assistant to the Taskmaster Greg Davies. He is the host and bandleader of comedic band The Horne Section. Horne hosts the band's eponymous podcast and television series, and has appeared with them on BBC Radio 4, TV channel Dave, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. ()
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Alexander James Jeffrey "Alex" Horne is a British comedian. Horne is the creator of Taskmaster, a comedy panel show in which he is the assistant to "Taskmaster" Greg Davies, who judges comedians on various absurd tasks they are asked to perform. He is also the host of "The Horne Section", a live music variety show which has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Talk-Shows | Reality-TV

Known for these Movies & Shows

Alex Horne steps out of Greg Davies' shadow as he gets the chance to host his own late-night chat show with his loyal band. But will all go to plan in this mash-up of comedy, celebs, music and mayhem? ...

The Horne Section TV Show

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2022- | 3.0/5
Comedy, Talk-Show
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Hosted by Tom Gleeson and Tom Cashman, an Australian adaptation of the British show. ...

Taskmaster

Certification unknown

2023- | 3.5/5 | 45min per episode
Comedy
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Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be cr ...

Taskmaster

TV-14

2015- | 4.2/5 | 45min per episode
Comedy
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Jeremy Wells reigns supreme alongside his royal assistant Paul Williams, in the highly anticipated local version of Taskmaster. They'll be putting Kiwi comedians through their paces in a series of biz ...

Taskmaster NZ

Certification unknown

2020- | 3.7/5 | 45min per episode
Comedy
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Movies with Alex Horne as Actor(2)

2018 The Horne Section
as Himself - Presenter2010 The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports

TV Shows/Series with Alex Horne as Actor(16)

as himself2022 The Horne Section TV Show
as himself2021 I Literally Just Told You
as Self - Contestant2020 Richard Osman's House of Games Night
2020 No More Jockeys
as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant2018 Taskmaster
as Narrator2018 The Button
as himself2018 The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
as Taskmaster's Assistant2017 Taskmaster: Champion of Champions
as Contestant2017 LEGO Masters
as Taskmaster's Assistant2015 Taskmaster
as himself2014 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
as himself2013 The Last Leg
2013 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Self - Dictionary Corner2013 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Self - Commentator2009 No More Women
as himself2007 Would I Lie to You?

Movies with Alex Horne as Crew(1)

Writing/Writer2010 The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports

TV Shows/Series with Alex Horne as Crew(18)

Creator/Creator2023 Taskmaster
Writing/Original Concept2023 Taskmaster
Creator/Creator2022 The Horne Section TV Show
Writing/Original Concept2022 Taskmaster Portugal
Creator/Creator2020 Taskmaster Finland
Creator/Creator2020 No More Jockeys
Creator/Creator2020 Taskmaster NZ
Writing/Original Concept2020 Taskmaster NZ
Production/Executive Producer2020 Taskmaster NZ
Creator/Creator2018 Taskmaster
Writing/Original Concept2018 Taskmaster
Creator/Creator2018 Stormester
Writing/Original Concept2018 Stormester
Creator/Creator2017 Taskmaster Sweden
Writing/Original Concept2017 Taskmaster: Champion of Champions
Production/Executive Producer2015 Taskmaster
Writing/Writer2015 Taskmaster
Creator/Creator2015 Taskmaster

Additional Information

Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Sunday, 09/10 1978 (September) in West Sussex (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 45 years + 230 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Sidney Sussex College
Spouses (current/former): Rachel Horne
Other names for Alex Horne (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Alexander James Jeffrey Horne"
Alex Horne frequently works together with these people:
Roisin Conaty (11x, Actress)
Katherine Ryan (9x, Actress)
Aisling Bea (9x, Actress)
Joe Wilkinson (9x, Actor)
Rob Beckett (8x, Actor)
Tim Key (8x, Actor)
James Acaster (8x, Actor)
Dara Ó Briain (8x, Actor)
Richard Osman (7x, Actor)
Mark Watson (7x, Actor)
Jon Richardson (7x, Actor)
Andy Devonshire (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:173676, Added: 07/09/2018, Last updated: 04/20/2024