He played a horse, a caterpillar and a turtle on stage before Fleabagging the TV role that gave him his big break.
Now drama school reject Jamie Demetriou looks like turning into a creature of habit when it comes to picking up BAFTA awards.
At tonight’s ceremony, Jamie, 34, is tipped to nab the gong for Male Performance in a Comedy Programme as well as Best Scripted Comedy for his hit Channel 4 show, Stath Lets Flats.