Section 02
Television, Screen
& Media
British reality television personality, aspiring actor and content creator from Sheffield, England. First gained public notoriety as the original star of Channel 5's Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole, followed by numerous UK television appearances and film work.
Television & Media Background
Travis Simpkins is best known for his work as an Actor and Television Personality. He initially broke onto national television in 2014–2015 after appearing on the Channel 5 documentary series Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole at age 18. As the original breakout star of the programme, the show followed his life journey and generated widespread national tabloid and media attention.
Building upon his initial documentary recognition, Travis made follow-up appearances across major UK daytime and reality television programmes, including Judge Rinder (2014) and Sex Pod / Celebrity Sexpod (2016), as well as national discussions on The Wright Stuff and The James O'Brien Show.
Alongside his television work, he is an aspiring actor who appeared in the Hollywood feature film How To Talk To Girls at Parties, and is currently pursuing a University Bachelor's Honours degree in Content, Media and Film Production to deepen his expertise in storytelling, technical broadcast craft, and cinematic media.
Travis also maintains an active digital footprint across social platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, working as a digital content creator and promoter while releasing independent music projects.
What productions ask me for
- Contributor & Reality Formats: Proven on-screen presence with high audience engagement and candid lived-experience contribution
- Scripted & Acting Roles: Screen acting, character parts, and drama performance
- Digital Content & Promotion: Campaigns across Instagram and TikTok combining promotion, media production, and music
- Presenting & Panels: Studio discussion, live debate, and broadcast commentary
- Advocacy & Lived Experience: Mental health, domestic abuse awareness, and care leaver representation — see Advocacy & Representation
📺 Television & Media Appearances
- Documentary Series Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole (2014–2015) Original star of the Channel 5 documentary series at age 18, following his life journey and generating significant tabloid media coverage
- Daytime TV Judge Rinder (2014) Daytime television courtroom appearance (x2 episodes, ITV)
- Reality TV Sex Pod / Celebrity Sexpod (2016) Featured guest on the Channel 5 reality television series (x2 episodes)
- Hollywood Film How To Talk To Girls at Parties Feature film cast member — directed by John Cameron Mitchell; cast including Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Matt Lucas, Ethan Lawrence and Jessica Plummer
- Panel / Debate The Wright Stuff Celebrity Panel Guest with Matthew Wright (Channel 5)
- Broadcast Talk The James O’Brien Show Celebrity Guest with James O’Brien
- International The JustEve Show International broadcast interview
- Social & Digital Instagram & TikTok Creator Digital content creator, brand promoter, and self-released music creator
Three strands, one section
Television, screen and media
- Television Reality, Documentary & Broadcast Original star of Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole, Judge Rinder, Celebrity Sex Pod, and live studio panels. Direct, experienced, and engaging on camera.
- Screen & Film Acting & Media Degree Studies Feature film credits (How To Talk To Girls at Parties) and university studies in Content, Media and Film Production spanning cinematography, direction, and acting.
- Digital Media Instagram, TikTok & Digital Promotion Active digital footprint across Instagram and TikTok as a content creator, promoter, and independent music artist sharing authentic updates and campaigns.
For producers, casting and press
Practical details in one email
Send the format, shoot dates, location, and whether it is paid or expenses-only. If there is a script or treatment, attach it. I reply to everything that includes those four things.