David Mitchell

David Mitchell is a comedian, actor and writer who formed the partnership Mitchell and Webb with Robert Webb after meeting through Cambridge Footlights. Their sketch work developed through Bruiser, The Mitchell and Webb Situation and the radio series That Mitchell and Webb Sound before reaching BBC television as That Mitchell and Webb Look.

Mitchell also played Mark Corrigan opposite Webb's Jeremy in Peep Show. His other work includes the Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow, the mystery comedy Ludwig and appearances as a team captain on Would I Lie to You? His performances often build comedy from elaborate reasoning, anxiety and indignation.