NIGEL PLANER
Nigel Planer
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 22, 1953
Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England, UK
Biography
Nigel George Planer (born 22 February 1953) is a British actor, comedian, musician, novelist and playwright. He played Neil in the BBC comedy The Young Ones and Ralph Filthy in Filthy Rich & Catflap. He has appeared in many West End musicals, including original casts of Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Filmography
Starring
2023·
Lockwood & Co.John Fairfax
Nun Wolf
2020·
MandyCaptain
2020·
Jeepers CreepersAmerican Reporter (voice)
2019·
Completely Bad NewsDen Dennis
2017·
TimewastersLangley
2017·
RatburgerHeadmaster
2017·
SleighGerald
2016·
Upstart CrowEgeus
2016·
Burn Burn BurnHenry
2016·
Red TopRupert Murdoch
2014·
GrantchesterGiles Montgomery
2014·
Inside No. 9Frank
2013·
The ListTed Rove
2013·
I Give It a YearBrian
2012·
Five Go to RehabBarmaid/Inspector
Self - Participant
2011·
Death in ParadiseEugene Sutton
2011·
EpisodesSanford Shamiro
Peter Mandelson
Self
Nicholas Craig
2009·
Prog Rock BritanniaNarrator
2008·
The Colour of MagicArch Astronomer
Self - Narrator (voice)
2007·
Inundación2007·
FloodKeith Hopkins
2007·
HogfatherMr. Sideney
2006·
LegendsSelf - Narrator (voice)
Nicholas Craig
2005·
Sex ActuallyGraham
Self
Mr. Venables
2003·
Bright Young ThingsTaxi Driver
2000·
Four Men in a PlaneTim Goodman
1998·
You Are HereSheldon Cohen
1998·
The Land GirlsGerald
1998·
Four Men in a CarTim
1997·
Diana & MeTaxi Driver
Car Salesman
1995·
Clockwork MiceParkey
1994·
Ready, Steady, CookSelf - Guest
Governor Wilkins
1993·
JealousyTransvestite
1993·
DemonellaFather
Romuald the Reindeer
1992·
The Crying GameClub Chairman/Waiter
1992·
Red Nose of CourageHome Secretary
1992·
Unnatural PursuitsGeorge Pepperly
1992·
Carry On ColumbusThe Wazir
1991·
The Trials of OzJohn Peel
TV Presenter
1990·
Frankenstein's BabyPaul Hocking
1990·
OxfordSteve's Manager/1st MI5 Man
1990·
Spaghetti HoopsAldo Vini
Stan
1989·
BlackeyesJeff
1988·
More Bad NewsDen Dennis
1988·
The StrikeBernard/Old Man/Camp Actor
1988·
Number 27Andrew Veitch
1988·
FunseekersTony
Ralph Filthy, Ralph Filthy
1987·
Eat the RichDHSS Manager
1986·
Private EnterpriseDerek
1985·
BrazilCharlie--Dept. of Works
1985·
The SupergrassGunter
Paul
1984·
SlagsMarlon
1984·
SusieDave
1984·
Dirty MovieNigel
1983·
Group MadnessSelf
1983·
Bad NewsDen Dennis
1983·
WarVarious Roles
1983·
Summer SchoolJulian
1983·
Dead on TimeBoring Friend
1983·
YellowbeardMansell
Steve's Manager/1st MI5 Man, Aldo Vini, Stan, Tony, TV Presenter, Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor 1, Derek, Marlon, Nigel, Paul, Dave, Den Dennis, Charles, Tommy/Doc/Ivan/McClowsky/Australian, Julian
1981·
The Comic Strip1978·
An Audience with...Self
Ned
Self
Self
2014·
Boomers2013·
Father BrownRonnie Grunion
Gilfroy Deacon McStannahorse
Self
Self
2007·
M.I. HighSelf
2006·
HogfatherMr. Sideney
2006·
MayoRobert Bainbridge
Gerry Jameson
Neil Pye / Ralph Filthy (archive footage)
2003·
Celebrity Mastermind2003·
The Last Detective1999·
The GrimleysLes Grimley
1997·
Jonathan CreekShelford
Antonio
1993·
GMTVSelf
1993·
Bonjour la Classe1989·
Oh No, Not ThemNeil
1986·
King and CastleDavid Castle
1985·
Happy FamiliesBarman
1985·
Roll Over Beethoven1984·
Sherlock HolmesInspector Hopkins
1983·
BlackadderLord Smedley
1982·
Shine on Harvey MoonLou Lewis
1982·
The Young OnesNeil
1964·
The Magic Roundabout