Kiell Smith-Bynoe (/kaɪˈɛl ˈsmɪθ ˈbaɪnoʊ/ ky-EL SMITH BY-noh: born 5 March 1989) is an English actor most notable for his role in the shows Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Man Like Mobeen, and Enterprice.^[1][2][3]

Career

Born in London's Newham borough on 5 March 1989,^[4] Smith-Bynoe 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.^[4][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]

Smith-Bynoe 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.^{[9][10][11][12]}

On 6 May 2022, his Channel 4 Comedy Blap (short form presentation) Red Flag was released.^[13]

Smith-Bynoe was a contestant in Series 15 of Taskmaster broadcast in 2023,^[14] 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.^[15]

Filmography

Television

Film