Armando Iannucci (Writer)

Armando Iannucci is a writer and broadcaster who has written, directed and produced numerous critically acclaimed films, television and radio comedy shows.

His latest project is the adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic movie Dr. Strangelove, which is coming to the Noel Coward Theatre in London in 2024 starring Steve Coogan.

Armando Iannucci TV credits

Armando Iannucci’s screenplay for the film In The Loop was nominated for an Oscar at the Academy Awards. His iconic series for the BBC – The Thick of It – was nominated for 13 BAFTA Awards, winning 5 during its four series run. Among his own award-winning shows, he is also the co-creator and writer of the popular Steve Coogan character Alan Partridge.

Armando’s HBO comedy Veep has picked up numerous awards, including four Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series over the last four years.

Armando Iannucci film credits

His film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ The Personal History of David Copperfield was released in January 2020, which has won numerous awards including Best screenplay at the WGBA and Best Screenplay at BIFA, and was also nominated for a Golden Globe, and won a Seal Distinction from the US Critics’ Choice Association.

Armando Iannucci’s books

In 2017 he published Hear Me Out, a new book on classical music, and released the feature film The Death of Stalin, which was nominated for 2 BAFTAs and won Best Comedy at the European Film Awards. The second season of HBO’s Avenue 5, which stars Hugh Laurie and Josh Gad, aired in 2022.

Book tickets to Dr. Strangelove at the Noel Coward Theatre in London.

Armando Iannucci Links & Socials

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Armando Iannucci Press Interviews

InterviewArmando Iannucci: Why I rewrote Dr Strangelove for our new era of nuclear terror (Armando Iannucci, The Telegraph, 5 October 2024) - Read more

Interview‘The worse the world gets, the better for this play’: Armando Iannucci on staging Dr Strangelove with Steve Coogan (Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 23 October 2024) - Read more