Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Smith-Bynoe in 2021
Born (1989-03-05) 5 March 1989
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Kiell Troy Smith-Bynoe (/kaɪˌɛl smɪθ ˈbaɪnoʊ/ ky-EL smith BY-noh: born 5 March 1989) is an English actor, comedian and presenter. He is best-known for his acting roles including Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Man Like Mobeen, Enterprice and Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping.[1][2] He has also appeared on various television panel shows including Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You?.

Career

Born in the London Borough of Newham on 5 March 1989,[3] Smith-Bynoe attended St Bonaventure's, an all-boys secondary school in Forest Gate.[4] He trained in the Joan Littlewood improvisation style as part of the junior group at Theatre Royal Stratford East and similarly as an adult at the East 15 Acting School.[3][5] He is still part of improv comedy troupes such as BattleActs[6] with whom he has performed at festivals including the Edinburgh Festival.[7]

One of Smith-Bynoe's early acting roles was in 2012 in the YouTube web series Diary of a Bad Man as a gangster called Klayze, and his first professional role was in the 2012 crime drama series Whitechapel. He was previously known for the novelty grime hit "Junior Spesh" under the name MC Klayze Flaymz.[8]

In 2021, Smith-Bynoe appeared in the first series of the radio comedy series Michael Spicer: Before Next Door, playing various characters, including the titular character’s boss.[9]

From 2019 to 2023, he appeared in BBC's hit sitcom Ghosts as Mike Cooper.

He appeared on the 2021 BBC Christmas special of The Great British Sewing Bee.

In April 2022, Smith-Bynoe popularised the term "Platty Joobs" as a nickname for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II, having been the first to use the phrase on Twitter.[10][11][12][13]

On 6 May 2022, his Channel 4 Comedy Blap (short form presentation) Red Flag was released.[14]

He was a contestant in Series 15 of Taskmaster broadcast in 2023,[15] finishing as runner-up. He returned for the "Champion of Champions" special in 2024, filling in for Series 15 winner Mae Martin, who had a scheduling conflict.

In October 2023, it was announced that he would host the 2023 Christmas special edition of The Great British Sewing Bee and that he would also host the programme's tenth series in 2024.[16]

In September and October 2024, Smith-Bynoe was a guest panellist in two episodes of series 93 of the BBC Radio 4 comedy game show Just a Minute.

A BBC Ghosts feature film starring the original cast, Ghosts: The Possession of Button House, was announced in February 2026.[17]

Throughout 2026 Smith-Bynoe is on tour across the UK with his improv comedy show Kool Story Bro,[18][19] which he has regularly produced between other projects since its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2023.[20]

Personal life

He grew up in East Ham. His mother Jen worked for the NHS in the London Ambulance Service. His father Fitzburn was a semi-professional cricketer and died in 2018. He lives in London with his girlfriend.[21] Kiell has 12 paternal half siblings.[22][23]

Filmography

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Frayed Simeon Short films
2014 That Moment Rochelle
2016 The Tinder Problem Tobi
Gangsters Gamblers Geezers Extra Feature film
2017 Get Staffed Tailor Short films
Jermaine and Elsie Giles
2019 Insecurity Questions Spencer
2020 Mondeo Kevin
The Wedding Dance Josh
Greasy Spoon Kyle
Winner Winner
2023 Knock Knock (Knock) The Door (voice)
2024 Time Travel Is Dangerous Young Ralph Feature film
2025 Attack of the Coat Dr. Mac Short film
2026 Wicker TBA Feature film
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House † Mike Cooper Feature film
TBA Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint † Kugan Feature film

Television

Key
† Denotes television productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Dubplate Drama Road Idol Hopeful Uncredited role
2010 Diary of a Bad Man Klayze YouTube miniseries. Season 1 (1 episode)
2012 Whitechapel Tony Huddart Series 3; Episode 6
2013 Unfamous Shaquille Series 1
2014 Comedy Feeds Monique / Dennis Series 3; Episode 3: "Parents Evening"
2015 Venus vs. Mars Shy Episode 6: "Social Network"
2016 The T-Boy Show Lucas Series 2; Episode 9: "Basketball"
#HoodDocumentary Benjamin Episodes 5 & 6: "Launch Party – Parts 1 & 2"
Dropperz Judas J – Band member Episode: "Bunny's Bitten It"
2017 Britain Today Tonight Ceviche Patron Episodes 2, 4 & 5
Cheap Cheap Cheap Keith 30 episodes
2018 Enterprice Guy Series 1; Episodes 1–4
Friday Night Dinner Nick Series 5; Episode 2: "The Tin of Meat"
On the Edge Yaz Miniseries; Series 1; Episode 3: "That Girl" (as Kiell Troy Smith-Bynoe)
SO Beano! Trent Episode 24: "Invisible Girlfriend". Also writer
Laur and Disorder Danny Miniseries
That Girl Yaz Television film
2018–2021 Stath Lets Flats Dean Series 1–3 (17 episodes)
2019 Degree Guest Star (voice) Miniseries; Episode 6: "Don't Care Home"
Ladhood Phil Series 1; Episode 1: "The Fight"
2019, 2022 Ellie & Natasia Carl Pilot episode (2019) and Series 1; Episode 3 (2022)
2019–2023 Ghosts Mike Cooper Main role. Series 1–5 (34 episodes)
2020 Man Like Mobeen Jovell Maynard Series 3; Episodes 3–5
Enterprice Produ Series 2; Episode 2: "Crazy South"
Comedians in Quarantine Robin Episode: "The Lockdown League". Also writer
Hilda (Additional voices) Series 2; Episodes 1–13
2021 Death in Paradise Tarone Vincent Series 10; Episode 8: "I'll Never Let You Go"
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Police Officer Series 17; Episode 2
Bloods Kevin Series 1; Episode 1: "Partners"
Murder, They Hope Detective Marcus Series 1; Episode 3: "Dales of the Unexpected"
Back Chat Steve (voice) Episode 3: "Sex and Transport"
Double Trouble Police Officer Television film. Uncredited role
The Great British Sewing Bee Himself – Contestant Series 7; Episode 11: "Celebrity Christmas Special"
Hilda and the Mountain King (Additional voices) Television film
2021–2022 Horrible Histories Various Series 9 (4 episodes)
2022 Lazy Susan Jon Episode 1
Mood Alfred Miniseries; Episode 3: "Hannibal"
The Witchfinder Mr. Griffin Episode 1
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Saturdavid (voice) Episode 4: "Friendship"
The Train Jason Miniseries; Episode 1: "Spring"
The Lovebox in Your Living Room Ford Factory Worker Television film
Celebrity Catchphrase Himself – Contestant Series 7; Episode 5: "Katie Piper, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Shaun Williamson"
It's What She Would Have Wanted Dave the Boss Television film
Would I Lie to You? Himself – Panellist Series 15; Episode 5
Live at the Moth Club Denzel Episodes 1–5
Red Flag Various Channel 4 Blap. Miniseries. Also creator/writer/producer
Sky Comedy Shorts Marcus Miniseries; Episode 4: "Silo". Also writer
2023 Richard Osman's House of Games Himself – Contestant 5 episodes
A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou Saul Television Special on Netflix
The Weakest Link Himself – Contestant Series 2; Episode 12
Dreamland Spence Episodes 1–6
The Curse Peter Nelson Series 2; Episodes 2–4
2023–2024 Taskmaster Himself – Contestant Series 15; Episodes 1–10, and Champion of Champions III special
Richard Osman's House of Games Himself – Contestant Series 7; Week 1, and Champions Week 1 (10 episodes)
2024 The Traitors: The Movie Miles Asteri Television film (Segment in Comic Relief: Funny for Money)
The Great British Sewing Bee Himself – Host Series 10
Peacock Dr. Walcott Series 2; Episode 5
2025 Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping Various Series 1 regular
Death Valley Aaron James Series 1; Episode 3
The Horne Section TV Show Victor Flamencito Series 2: Episode 3 "The Cancellation"
TBA Badjelly † Dad (Leo) Post-production
The Reluctant Vampire † TBA Post-production

References

  1. ↑ "Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe: 'Everyone loves a bit of outrage'". inews.co.uk. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Ghosts' Kiell Smith-Bynoe: 'Charlotte Ritchie punches me when she's trying to be sexy'". the Guardian. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Kiell Smith-Bynoe #372 – How To Kill An Hour". How To Kill An Hour YouTube.
  4. ↑ Aron, Isabelle (25 August 2021). "'Ghosts' actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe on rap battles and chicken shops in Forest Gate". Time Out London. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Greenstreet, Rosanna (12 August 2023). "Actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe: 'How would I like to be remembered? Handing out the tequilas'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "BattleActs! Comedy". battleactscomedy.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  7. ↑ Scougall, Murray. "Life According To... Star of hit BBC sitcom, Ghosts: Kiell Smith-Bynoe". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  8. ↑ Ranganathan, Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh (2 July 2018). "Episode 56: Kiell Smith-Bynoe – Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan – Podcast". Podtail. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  9. ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Michael Spicer: Before Next Door: Series 1, Episode 1 - Marketing Genius". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Clifford, Becky (24 February 2023). "How to define 2022 in words? Our experts take a look… (part two)". OUPblog. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "The 'Cory Nash' to 'Chazzle Dazzle': All the Coronation abbreviations you need to know | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  12. ↑ Pochin, Courtney (2 June 2022). "Row over 'Platty Joobs' nickname for Queen's Jubilee as some say it's a 'crime'". The Mirror. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  13. ↑ @kfRedhot (21 April 2022). "I dunno about you man but i'm gassed for Lizzies Platty Joobs. I don't even know what it is but i'm READY. Might make some trainers on Nike ID" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ Red Flag | Comedy Blap | All 4, retrieved 6 May 2022
  15. ↑ "Taskmaster Series 15 line-up revealed". British Comedy Guide. 1 December 2022.
  16. ↑ Cooper, Imogen (25 October 2023). "Kiell Smith-Bynoe is announced as the new Sewing Bee presenter". Prima. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  17. ↑ "Ghosts feature film begins filming next month". BBC Media Centre. 27 February 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  18. ↑ Dessau, Bruce (2 December 2025). "Tour For Kiell Smith-Bynoe's improvised Show Kool Story Bro". Beyond The Joke. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  19. ↑ "Kool Story Bro - Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends". Kool Story Bro. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  20. ↑ Glynn, Polly (4 August 2023). "Kiell Smith-Bynoe returns to the Fringe". The Skinny. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  21. ↑ Cumming, Ed (14 May 2024). "Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe on why sitcoms stopped being funny: 'After Fleabag, everything's a drama'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  22. ↑ "EP12: Kiell Smith-Bynoe". Apple Podcasts (Podcast). Keep It Light Media. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  23. ↑ Adam Buxton (16 December 2024). "EP.236 – KIELL SMITH. BYNOE". The Adam Buxton Podcast (Podcast). Acast. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
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