Timothy Richard Downie (born 14 July 1977) is an English actor and writer. He is known for the television series Toast of London, Geek Girl, Peep Show, Outlander and Upstart Crow, and the films Paddington and The King's Speech. Downie was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Before starting his professional career, he trained at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. He played Gale in the multi award winning Baldurs Gate 3.