British RADA trained actor and comedian, Jim Tavare, has achieved world-wide accolades with his stand-up comedy, featuring a double bass, earning him the distinction of being HRH Prince Charles' favorite comedian.
Jim co-wrote and starred in ITV's 'The Sketch Show', which won a BAFTA and was syndicated worldwide.
He wrote and starred in six highly acclaimed short silent films for BBC2, titled 'Jim Tavaré Pictures Presents'.
This was followed by his own comedy sketch series 'The Jim Tavaré Show', co-written with Ricky Gervais, who also starred.
Jim Tavare's major film debut came in 2004 when he played Tom the Innkeeper in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'.
In 2008, he was the first overseas act to reach the final on NBC's Last Comic Standing.
He has since made several US film and television appearances, including roles on Showtime's 'Californication' and NBC's 'Chuck'.
