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Reece Shearsmith

A master of dark comedy and unpredictable storytelling, Rees Shearsmith crafts twisted tales where ordinary lives spiral into the bizarre, blurring the line between humor and horror in a world where nothing is quite as it seems.

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1969

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In short · Acting since 1996, 4 decades active, 44 credits.

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Biography

Reeson Wayne Shearsmith is a British actor, comedian, and writer known for his work in comedy and dark humor. He was a founding member of the comedy troupe The League of Gentlemen, alongside Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, and Jeremy Dyson. Along with Pemberton, he co-created, wrote, and starred in the sitcom *Psychoville* and the dark comedy anthology series *Inside No. 9*. Shearsmith has also appeared in notable television shows such as *Spaced* and *The World's End*.

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