TV actor and comedian Reece Shearsmith is set to grace our screens once more, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Inside No. 9.
Inside No. 9: The Party’s Over brings together long-time collaborators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith as they delve into the anthology series and its many memorable moments over the past ten years.
Each 30-minute episode of Inside No. 9 presented viewers with a unique, self-contained story that concluded with a dark or shocking twist.
Inside No. 9: The Party’s Over will air on Two and at 9pm on Sunday (December 22). But what do we know about the man behind the series, Reece Shearsmith?
We look into his life, long-term marriage and approximate net worth.
Reece Shearsmith’s early life
Inside No. 9 is known for featuring guest stars, including Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer (Image: BBC Studios/James Stack)
Born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire on August 27, 1969, Reece Shearsmith is a renowned comedian and actor. He met fellow actors and collaborators Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton at Bretton Hall College of Education.
The trio later joined forces with Jeremy Dyson to establish the League of Gentlemen comedy troupe in 1995, touring extensively throughout the 1990s.
They penned and starred in The League of Gentlemen TV series, which depicted the peculiar lives of residents in the fictional town of Royston Vasey.
What are Reece Shearsmith’s biggest roles and work?
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have worked together for many years (Image: BBC/Richard Ansett)
In addition to The League of Gentlemen, Reece Shearsmith is recognised for his work on Two’s dark comedy Psychoville and Inside No. 9 alongside Steve Pemberton.
The 55 year old has a rich history of TV appearances, including roles in Doctor Who, Spaced, The World’s End, Good Omens and ITV drama The Widower, where he starred alongside Sheridan Smith.
Viewers may also recognise Reece from his roles in Saltburn, Peter Kay’s Car Share, Venom: Let There Be Carnage and as the voice of Norbot in Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
What is Reece Shearsmith’s net worth?
Reece Shearsmith appeared on The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up to Cancer in 2021 (Image: Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions/C4)
According to Company Check, Reece Shearsmith boasts an estimated current net worth of £1m. His wealth is accumulated from his assets and ongoing projects, which include Inside No 9 being adapted for the West End.
Who is Reece Shearsmith married to?
Reece Shearsmith is married to theatre dresser Jane (Image: Getty)
Reece is happily married to theatre dresser Jane Shearsmith, who he first encountered on tour during a play.
The couple share two children, their 21 year old daughter Holly and 20 year old son Danny.
His daughter Holly made her screen debut in the first episode of Psychoville as the birthday girl who gets a makeover from Mr Jelly the clown, a character played by Reece himself.