David Earl (actor)

David Earl
Earl in 2008.
Born
David Geoffrey Earl

(1974-03-10) 10 March 1974
Comedy career
Years active2006–present
MediumStand-up comedy, actor, writer
GenresCringe comedy, Dark comedy, Surreal humour

David Geoffrey Earl (born 10 March 1974) is a British actor and comedian, best known for his comedy character Brian Gittins. He has featured in several projects associated with Ricky Gervais, most notably as Kevin "Kev" Twine in the comedy-drama Derek, and in smaller roles in Extras, After Life and the film Cemetery Junction. Earl also works frequently with comic Joe Wilkinson. Together they co-wrote and starred in the sitcom Rovers, and the comedy series The Cockfields. He also co-wrote and starred in the feature film Brian and Charles where he plays an isolated inventor who builds a robot. He is famous for his mid life crisis humour and constant threats of moving house and a new life.