JOHN FORTUNE
John Fortune
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 30, 1939
Deathday: December 31, 2013
Place of Birth: Bristol, England, UK
Biography
John Fortune was an English satirist, comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his work with John Bird and Rory Bremner on the TV series Bremner, Bird and Fortune. He was educated at Bristol Cathedral School and King's College, Cambridge, where he was to meet and form a lasting friendship with John Bird.
Filmography
Starring
Magistrate
Various
2007·
Comedy ShowcaseMagistrate
2005·
Love SoupGeorge Parr
2005·
Match PointJohn the Chauffeur
2004·
New TricksMel Simons
2003·
Spine ChillersFrank
2003·
Calendar GirlsFrank
2001·
The Tailor of PanamaMaltby
2000·
Maybe BabyAcupuncturist
2000·
Saving GraceMelvyn
2nd Official
1996·
Giving TongueChief Executive
1995·
The Queen's NoseSir Vivian
1995·
A Very Open PrisonPrime Minister
1995·
England, My EnglandEdward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon
1993·
Joking ApartClement
George Saunders
1991·
Murder Most HorridSquire Thorpe
Self
1990·
Life After LifeDetective Inspector Curtin
1989·
CampionDr. Brian Kingston
1989·
Rory BremnerSelf
1988·
CampaignWarren Greenbank
1987·
Hardwicke HousePsychologist
1986·
First Among EqualsClive Reynolds
1986·
The Demon LoverEric Farnham
1984·
The BillJohn Harrison
Self - Various Roles
1981·
Timon of AthensPoet
1980·
Hi-de-Hi!Max Tewkesbury
1980·
Yes Minister1978·
The Light PrincessPrince
1976·
Well AnywaySelf
1976·
JumboDick Thompson
1974·
PlayhouseDick Thomson
Phil Cobbler
1970·
Take a Girl Like YouSir Gerald
1967·
A Series of Bird's1965·
The Drinking PartyPhaedrus
Server
1963·
Dig This Rhubarb1956·
Armchair TheatreGeorge Potter
Production
Writer
2006·
Coup!Writer
Creator, Writer
1984·
Round And RoundWriter
Writer
1972·
RentadickAdditional Dialogue
1967·
A Series of Bird'sCreator, Writer