Nathan Foad | |
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 Foad at ComicCon in 2024 | |
| Born | (1992-12-30) 30 December 1992 Nottinghamshire, England, UK |
| Education | Guildford School of Acting (BA) |
Nathan Foad (born 30 December 1992)1 is an English actor and writer known for Newark, Newark and Our Flag Means Death.2
Career
Foad graduated from Guildford School of Acting. Afterwards, he built his career as a comedy writer before gaining traction as an actor.3 In 2022, Foad created and wrote the British sitcom Newark, Newark.4 From 2022 to 2023, he played the role of Lucius in the HBO Max comedy series Our Flag Means Death.5 He also narrated the audiobook of Voyage of the Damned by Frances White.6 As of 2026, Foad currently works as a staff writer on Saturday Night Live UK.7
Personal life
Foad grew up in Newark-on-Trent; his first summer job was at his mother's fish and chip shop. Foad is gay, having come out to his family in his mid-teens.8 In an interview at the 2022 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, Foad discussed that he has been in a monogamous relationship with his boyfriend for 9 years.9
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bloods | Spencer | |
| 2022-2023 | Our Flag Means Death | Lucius Spriggs | Main Role |
| 2022 | Newark, Newark | Rowan | Also screenwriter and executive producer |
| 2022 | Don't Hug Me I'm Scared | Toilet | Guest voice, Ep. 6 |
| 2023 | Mandy | Kenny | Destination Dundee |
| 2025 | Death Valley | Owen Hart | Episode 5 |
| 2026 | Things You Should Have Done | Perry | Episode 4 |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Fable | Jacob | Voice10 |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Peabody Awards | Entertainment | Our Flag Means Death | Nominated | 11 |
References
References
- "Twitter". Retrieved 5 May 2022 – via Twitter.
- Nathan Foad at IMDb. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- We Ship Blackbonnet and MORE with Lucius And Pete (TSIS), 17 May 2022, retrieved 23 May 2022
- Newark, Newark at IMDb
- "Nathan Foad on Newark, Newark: 'TV execs want working class people to be warm and wholesome'". The i Paper. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- Audiobooks Read by Nathan Foad, retrieved 19 August 2024
- Grobar, Matt (1 March 2026). "'Saturday Night Live UK' Sets Writing Staff". Deadline. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- Danaher, Caitlin (13 April 2022). "Nathan Foad on Newark, Newark's hometown glory and Our Flag Means Death". Royal Television Society. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- Silverio, Ben F (9 August 2022). "Our Flag Means Death Actor Nathan Foad On Fan Art And The Sexy Ghost Theory". /Film. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- Skrebels, Joe (7 June 2026). "Fable: Meet the Incredible Cast - Including the Villain Played by Hayley Atwell". Xbox Wire. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- Voyles, Blake (20 September 2023). "83rd Peabody Award Nominees". Retrieved 20 September 2023.