Justin Moorhouse

Justin Moorhouse is a comedian, actor, and radio personality known for his versatile work in television, film, and live performances. After winning a local comedy competition in 2002, Justin Moorhouse launched his stand-up career, leading to a national comedy tour. His versatile talents soon expanded into acting, securing a notable role as Young Kenny in the critically acclaimed television series ‘Phoenix Nights’ from 2001 to 2002, appearing in 12 episodes. Moorhouse continued to build his acting portfolio with a role as Spleen in Ken Loach’s 2009 film ‘Looking for Eric.’ He further established his television presence with a long-running tenure on ‘Coronation Street’ from 2011 to 2023, portraying multiple characters across six episodes.

Beyond performance, he has lent his distinctive voice to branded campaigns, including voicing the ‘Vimtoad’ for Vimto’s 2014 advertising campaign and collaborating on branded TV and online campaigns for O2, Virgin Holidays, DFS, and Manchester United Television (MUTV). Justin Moorhouse maintains a consistent presence in live comedy, regularly touring and appearing at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe festival. He also presented online content for the Rio Olympics in 2016 and the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Moorhouse is a familiar face on popular panel shows, frequently appearing on ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games,’ ‘Qi,’ and ‘Live At The Apollo,’ as well as contributing to Dictionary Corner on Channel 4’s ‘Countdown’ and featuring on Radio 4’s ‘The News Quiz,’ solidifying his reputation as a versatile and in-demand media personality.