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Roger Abbott (1946–2011)

Actor | Writer | Producer

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The main influences on his performing career are Monty Python and Dave Broadfoot. His favorite TV comedies are "The Larry Sanders Show", "Frasier", "The Red Green Show", "Made in Canada", and "Monty Python's Flying Circus". He also enjoys classic radio comedians Bob and Ray. See more trivia »

Born:

in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 64) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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1993-2010 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV series)
Various
– Air Farce New Year's Eve 2010 (2010)
– Air Farce New Year's Eve 2009 (2009) … Various
– Air Farce New Years Eve Special (2008) … Various
– Episode #16.10 (2008) … Various
– Episode #16.9 (2008) … Various
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2002 Duct Tape Forever
Easterbrook's Patron #1
 
1995 Side Effects (TV series)
Mr. Blanding
– Leave My Bum Alone (1995) … Mr. Blanding
 
1992 1992: Year of the Farce (TV movie)
Various
 
1992 The Trial of Red Riding Hood (TV movie)
 
1985 Reckless Disregard (TV movie)
Chubby Man
 
1984 Royal Canadian Air Farce: Live (TV movie)
Various
 
1981 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV series)
Various
– Episode #1.1 (1981) … Various
– Episode #1.10 (1981) … Various
– Episode #1.2 (1981) … Various
– Episode #1.3 (1981) … Various
– Episode #1.4 (1981) … Various
See all 10 episodes »
 
1975 In Good Company (TV series)
 
Show ShowWriter (10 titles)
1993-2009 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV series)
– Air Farce New Year's Eve 2009 (2009) (writer)
– Episode #11.22 (2004) (writer)
– Episode #11.23 (2004) (writer)
– Episode #11.21 (2004) (writer)
– Episode #11.19 (2004) (writer)
See all 85 episodes »
 
2006 CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival (TV series)
– CBC Gala (2006) (writer)
 
2003 The 4th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV movie)
 
1998-1999 SketchCom (TV series)
– Fast and Dirty (1999) (creator)
– The Bobroom (1999) (creator)
– Fred's Bicycle Repair Shop (1999) (creator)
– Illustrated Men (1998) (creator)
– Corky and the Juice Pigs (1998) (creator)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1992 1992: Year of the Farce (TV movie)
 
1984 Royal Canadian Air Farce: Live (TV movie)
 
1983 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV special)
 
1982 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV special)
 
1981 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV series)
– Episode #1.1 (1981) (writer)
– Episode #1.10 (1981) (writer)
– Episode #1.2 (1981) (writer)
– Episode #1.3 (1981) (writer)
– Episode #1.4 (1981) (writer)
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1980 Air Farce (TV special) (written by)
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV series) (producer - 100 episodes, 2004-2009) (executive producer - 1 episode, 2010)
– Air Farce New Year's Eve 2010 (2010) (executive producer - one-off special)
– Air Farce New Year's Eve 2009 (2009) (producer)
– Air Farce New Years Eve Special (2008) (producer)
– Episode #16.10 (2008) (producer)
– Episode #16.9 (2008) (producer)
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1998-1999 SketchCom (TV series) (producer - 6 episodes)
– Fast and Dirty (1999) (producer)
– The Bobroom (1999) (producer)
– Fred's Bicycle Repair Shop (1999) (producer)
– Illustrated Men (1998) (producer)
– Corky and the Juice Pigs (1998) (producer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1992 1992: Year of the Farce (TV movie) (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (19 titles)
2010 The 11th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2009 The 10th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2009 Just Say It (documentary)
 
2008 The 9th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself (as Air Farce)
 
2007 Historias sobre ruedas (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 May 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 May 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 The 7th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself (as Royal Canadian Air Farce)
 
2006 Canadian Comedy Awards: Weekend Wrap-Up (TV movie)
Himself (as Royal Canadian Air Farce)
 
2006 CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival (TV series)
Himself
– CBC Gala (2006) … Himself
 
2005 Comedy Gold (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 The 4th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself (Host - The Royal Canadian Air Farce) (as Royal Canadian Air Farce)
 
2002 The Joke's on Us: 50 Years of CBC Satire (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival (TV movie)
Himself - Royal Canadian Air Farce
 
2001 The Frank Truth (documentary)
Himself - Comedian
 
2001 The 2nd Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Inductee) (as The Royal Canadian Air Farce)
 
2000 The 2000 Canadian Comedy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 Life and Times (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Royal Canadian Air Farce (1998) … Himself
 
1983 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV special)
Various
 
1982 Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV special)
Various
 
1980 Air Farce (TV special)
Himself/Various
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2002 Little Sister's vs. Big Brother (documentary)
Buddy McDonald: 'Royal Canadian Air Farce' #3-11 (uncredited)
 
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Air Farce | Royal Canadian Air Farce | The Royal Canadian Air Farce
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Political satire is supposed to be politically incorrect - that's the point! See more »

Trivia:

The main influences on his performing career are Monty Python and Dave Broadfoot. His favorite TV comedies are "The Larry Sanders Show", "Frasier", "The Red Green Show", "Made in Canada", and "Monty Python's Flying Circus". He also enjoys classic radio comedians Bob and Ray. See more »

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