Adam Jackson-Smith
Actor & Writer
Actor & Writer
About
Adam originated the role of Basil Fawlty in John Cleese's 'Fawlty Towers: The Play' in the West End, and is currently writing the follow-up with John Cleese.
Adam trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has been working professionally for over fifteen years. On stage, he has played leading roles in the West End and on tour. On screen, he has worked with the BBC, Amazon Studios, Netflix, Sky Atlantic and many more.
Acting CVAdam is the co-creator of PRETTY PUNCHY, a fleet-footed development suite specialising in new writing projects and comedic adaptations for stage and screen.
Pretty PunchyAn experienced Corporate Role-player, Adam works extensively with Red Leadership on crisis management and leadership communication deliveries. He is also currently a Core Tutor for Screen Acting at The Actor's Lounge.
Red Leadership
Press
Fawlty Towers: The Play
"It wouldn't work as well without a perfect Basil and Jackson-Smith is well nigh perfect." — Daily Express
"Adam Jackson-Smith is stunning." — The Sunday Times
"Adam Jackson-Smith is exquisite as Basil." — The i Paper
"Adam Jackson-Smith is a faultless avatar of Basil." — The Daily Mail
"Every vein-popping, limb-bending, goose-stepping bout of maniacal behaviour from Jackson-Smith as the immortal Fawlty is a kind of elegiac homage." — The Telegraph
Interviews
BBC Breakfast This Morning with John Cleese & Paul Nicholas The Leadership Enigma Podcast
