Jack Shep
British actor
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Jack Shep (born 1999[1]) is a British comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known as a member of the first cast of Saturday Night Live UK, the British version of the long-running American sketch comedy show.
Jack Shep | |
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| Born | 14 December 1999 Bedfordshire, England |
| Occupations | Actor, comedian, writer |
| Television | Saturday Night Live UK Changing Ends Big Boys One Day |
Background and career
A native of Bedfordshire, Shep got his comedic start on TikTok, describing himself as "a gay teenager posting skits online."[1] He began doing standup comedy in London; he was a finalist in a 2023 episode of the BBC New Comedy Awards, losing to Chantel Nash.[2]
In 2022, he played "Maximilian the Posh Gay" in the Channel 4 series Big Boys. In 2024, he played Richard Hill in five episodes of Changing Ends on ITVX, and he had a small role in one episode of Netflix's One Day. Shep has been announced as a cast member in the upcoming comedy Break Clause on Channel 4.[3]
He has described Tim Robinson and Patti Harrison as his comedy heroes.[4]
SNL UK
In February 2026, Shep was announced as the youngest member of the cast of Saturday Night Live UK.[5][1]
In reviews of the series' debut episode on March 21, 2026, Shep was frequently singled out for praise by reviewers.[6] The Guardian called his impression of Princess Diana "disturbingly good".[7] The New York Times called Shep "the evening's M.V.P." (alongside costar Hammed Animashaun), saying he "showed signs of an Ashley Padilla-like breakout, with very funny and nuanced performances".[8] Variety called Shep "one to look out for, pulling off a Diana impression so good that when the sketch itself didn't land you didn't care. Within minutes, he was in another as a dancing baby fetus. No idea what that was about either, but because of Jack I didn't mind."[9]
Music
Shep is associated with the Windmill scene, the experimental and post-punk bands popular in South London in the late 2010s and early 2020s. He contributed footage to "Live at Bush Hall", a live film of the band Black Country, New Road. In 2025, Shep directed the music video for "Lecture 25", the first single from My New Band Believe, the new project of former Black Midi member Cameron Picton, Shep's partner.[10] On the band's self-titled debut album, Shep is credited with vocals on four tracks.[11][better source needed]