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John Fortune

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2.5 Popularity Jun 30, 1939 (74 years old) Bristol, England, UK

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 Jo...

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New Tricks
New Tricks
2004 as Mel Simons
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
1990 as Self
The Bill
The Bill
1984
Playhouse
Playhouse
1974 as Dick Thomson
The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976 as Self
Campion
Campion
1989 as Dr. Brian Kingston
Match Point
Match Point
2005 as John the Chauffeur
The Tailor of Panama
The Tailor of Panama
2001 as Maltby

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 53

2010
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret TV

as Magistrate

2008
Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly Money TV

as Various

2007
Comedy Showcase TV

as Magistrate

2006
Coup! Movie

Writer

2005
Match Point Movie

as John the Chauffeur

2005
Love Soup TV
2004
New Tricks TV

as Mel Simons

2003
Calendar Girls Movie

as Frank

2003
Spine Chillers TV

as Frank

2003
Between Iraq and a Hard Place Movie
2002
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe Movie

as Self

2001
The Tailor of Panama Movie

as Maltby

2000
Maybe Baby Movie

as Acupuncturist

2000
Saving Grace Movie

as Melvyn

1999
Bremner, Bird and Fortune TV
1999
Bremner, Bird and Fortune TV

Writer

1999
Bremner, Bird and Fortune TV

Creator

1999
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka Movie

as 2nd Official

1996
Giving Tongue Movie

as Chief Executive

1995
A Very Open Prison Movie

as Prime Minister

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday June 30, 1939 (74 years old)
Died December 31, 2013
Place of Birth Bristol, England, UK
Years Active 1964 - 2010
Popularity 2.5
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Career Stats
53 Total Credits
24 Movie Roles
21 TV Roles
1 Photos