Mark Heap
Known for
Mark Heap is a British actor born in Kodaikanal, India, celebrated in the UK for his distinctive, deadpan comic timing. He is best known as the eccentric artist Brian Topp in the cult sitcom 'Spaced', a role that built him a devoted following among British comedy fans. Heap has also appeared in Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and the sitcom 'Friday Night Dinner'. He remains a beloved figure of British television comedy.
Mark Heap
25 Movies
44 Series
Mark Heap is a British actor born in Kodaikanal, India, celebrated in the UK for his distinctive, deadpan comic timing. He is best known as the eccentric artist Brian Topp in the cult sitcom 'Spaced', a role that built him a devoted following among British comedy fans. Heap has also appeared in Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and the sitcom 'Friday Night Dinner'. He remains a beloved figure of British television comedy.
Movies
Plays Tertius
Stardust
2007
Plays Publican 7
The World's End
2013
Plays Professor Manley
The School for Good and Evil
2022
Plays Math Teacher
About a Boy
2002
Plays Mr. Thomas (voice)
The House
2022
Plays M.C.
Scoop
2006
Plays Johnson
Your Christmas or Mine?
2022
Plays Simon Tarrington
All Stars
2013
Plays Duncan
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
1997
Plays Mitch
Doc Martin
2001
Plays Sebastian Gore-Brown
The Calcium Kid
2004
Plays The Regency Dandy
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
2025
Plays Darwin
Alpha Male
2006
Plays Registrar
Confetti
2006
Plays Pick up Driver
The Comedian's Guide to Survival
2016
Plays Mitch
Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie
2003
Plays Gerald
Killer Weekend
2018
Plays Hugh Getner
Animal
2005
Plays Avon
Blake's Junction 7
2004
Plays Dad
The Lost Films of Bloody Nora
2019
TV Shows
Plays Mungo (voice)
Digby Dragon
2016
Plays Thomas Brown
Lark Rise to Candleford
2008
Plays Jim
Friday Night Dinner
2011
Plays Flibbington (voice)
Incredible Ant
2022
Plays Alan Statham
Green Wing
2004
Plays Sir Robert Greene
Upstart Crow
2016
Plays Brian Topp
Spaced
1999
Plays Terry Roche
Happiness
2001
Plays Superintendent Bob Weekes
Piglets
2024
Plays Phillip
Spy
2011
Plays Harry
The Strangerers
2000
Plays Albert Greaves
The Team
2015
Plays John Turpin
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
2024
Writer
Plays Various
Jam
2000
Plays Charles Dickens
Desperate Romantics
2009
Plays Simon Hottrin / Dr. Zeus Spofforth / Various Characters
Brass Eye
1997
Plays Peter Cole
The Trouble with Maggie Cole
2020
Plays William
Can You Keep a Secret?
2026
Plays Rev. Herbert Todd
The Indian Doctor
2010
Plays George
Live at the Moth Club
2022
Plays Robin
Single Father
2010
Plays Lord Mountford
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
2010
Plays Bob
The Great Outdoors
2010
Plays Malcolm
Benidorm
2007
Plays Leonard Hatred
Look Around You
2002
Plays Graham
Skins
2007
Plays Barnaby Bailer
Intelligence
2020
Plays Balfus
Spine Chillers
2003
Plays Simon Fergus-Johnson
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Brian
Heading Out
2013
Latest Trailers
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The Magic Faraway Tree
Full Filmography
Can You Keep a Secret?
William · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Time Travel Is Dangerous!
The Regency Dandy
2025
Film
Piglets
Superintendent Bob Weekes · 12 episodes
2024–
TV
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
John Turpin · 7 episodes
2024–
TV
Significant Other
Ray · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Your Christmas or Mine?
Johnson
2022
Film
Live at the Moth Club
George · 5 episodes
2022–
TV
Incredible Ant
Flibbington (voice) · 26 episodes
2022–
TV
The School for Good and Evil
Professor Manley
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mark Heap and where are they from?
Mark Heap is 69 years old, born on May 13, 1957 in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of Mark Heap?
Mark Heap is best known for roles in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The World's End, Stardust.
How many movies has Mark Heap been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Mark Heap has appeared in 25 movies and 43 TV shows.
What was Mark Heap's first movie?
The career of Mark Heap began with Martin Luther, Heretic (1983).
What is Mark Heap's most recent movie or series?
Mark Heap's most recent release is The Magic Faraway Tree, which premiered on March 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Mark Heap appeared in?
On television, Mark Heap has appeared in Skins, Misfits, Spaced, Midsomer Murders.
Mark Heap
1957-05-13 · Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
Mark Heap is an acclaimed British actor and comedian, best known for his portrayal of eccentric and neurotic characters in several iconic UK sitcoms. He is widely recognized for his roles as the bizarre neighbor Jim Bell in Friday Night Dinner and the arrogant Dr. Alan Statham in Green Wing.