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Adrian Edmondson
Adrian Edmondson was born in Bradford, Yorkshire. He went to Manchester University to study drama. Whilst he was there he met Rik Mayall, and the pair began performing as 20th Century Coyote. The act continued after university when Adrian & Rik moved to London, and they became two of the leading lights in the new 'alternative comedy' scene, ...
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Billy / Dick / Vim Fuego / 'K' / 2nd MI5 Man / Ace / Adrian / Air Traffic Controller / Bean / Bestman / Bill / Bolsen / Brian / Desmond / Dreamy Time Escort / Eddie Monsoon / Fan / Giles Cricket Bat Portland / Gordon / Gregory Dawson / Hatchett / Ian / Ian Crisp / Jenkins / John / John Major - Coco the Clown / Julio / Man in Cage / Martin / Michael / Mike / Peter / Policeman / Prince / Sid Vicious / Slim / Zarkoff
(1982-2012)
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Actor (72 credits)
Actor (72 credits)
2019
Cheat
(TV Series) (post-production)
William
William
- Episode #1.1
(2019)
... William
- Episode #1.4
... William
- Episode #1.3
... William
- Episode #1.2
... William
2019
Strike Back
(TV Series)
James McKitterick
James McKitterick
- Revolution: Part 2
(2019)
... James McKitterick
- Revolution: Part 1
(2019)
... James McKitterick
2017
Bancroft
(TV Series)
Cliff Walker
Cliff Walker
- Episode #1.4
(2017)
... Cliff Walker
- Episode #1.3
(2017)
... Cliff Walker
- Episode #1.2
(2017)
... Cliff Walker
- Episode #1.1
(2017)
... Cliff Walker
2016
Retribution
(TV Mini-Series)
Peter Elliot
Peter Elliot
- Adam and Grace
(2016)
... Peter Elliot
- Glenarvon Loch
(2016)
... Peter Elliot
- Beneath the Surface
(2016)
... Peter Elliot
- The Storm
(2016)
... Peter Elliot
2016
War & Peace
(TV Mini-Series)
Count Ilya Rostov
Count Ilya Rostov
- Episode #1.6
(2016)
... Count Ilya Rostov
- Episode #1.5
(2016)
... Count Ilya Rostov
- Episode #1.4
(2016)
... Count Ilya Rostov
- Episode #1.3
(2016)
... Count Ilya Rostov
- Episode #1.2
(2016)
... Count Ilya Rostov
2014-2015
Ronja, the Robber's Daughter
(TV Series)
Noodle Pete
Noodle Pete
- The Call of Spring
(2015)
... Noodle Pete
- One Strong Band of Robbers
(2015)
... Noodle Pete
- The Morning of the Duel
(2015)
... Noodle Pete
- Life Isn't to Be Thrown Away
(2015)
... Noodle Pete
- Only This Summer
(2015)
... Noodle Pete
2014
Prey
(TV Series)
DCI Warner
DCI Warner
- Episode #1.3
(2014)
... DCI Warner
- Episode #1.2
(2014)
... DCI Warner
- Episode #1.1
(2014)
... DCI Warner
1982-2012
The Comic Strip Presents...
(TV Series)
Billy / Dick / Vim Fuego / ...
Billy / Dick / Vim Fuego / ...
- Five Go to Rehab
(2012)
... Dick
- Four Men in a Plane
(2000)
... Ian Crisp
- Four Men in a Car
(1998)
... Ian
- Demonella
(1993)
... Sid Vicious
- Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase
(1993)
... Gregory Dawson
2012
The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff
(TV Series)
Headmaster Wackville
Headmaster Wackville
- Episode #1.2
(2012)
... Headmaster Wackville
- Episode #1.1
(2012)
... Headmaster Wackville
2005-2008
Holby City
(TV Series)
Percy 'Abra' Durant
Percy 'Abra' Durant
- Sweet Bitter Love
(2008)
... Percy 'Abra' Durant
- Mad World
(2008)
... Percy 'Abra' Durant
- No Breaks on the Midnight Express: Part 2
(2008)
... Percy 'Abra' Durant (voice, uncredited)
- Eighteen and a Half
(2008)
... Percy 'Abra' Durant
- You Do it to Yourself
(2008)
... Percy 'Abra' Durant
2008
Teenage Kicks
(TV Series)
Vernon
Vernon
- Goodbye Cruel Worm
(2008)
... Vernon
- Exodus
(2008)
... Vernon
- Fame
(2008)
... Vernon
- Student
(2008)
... Vernon
- Health
(2008)
... Vernon
2006
Surviving Disaster
(TV Series)
Valery Legasov
Valery Legasov
- Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
(2006)
... Valery Legasov
2003-2004
Jonathan Creek
(TV Series)
Brendan Baxter
Brendan Baxter
- The Chequered Box
(2004)
... Brendan Baxter
- The Seer of the Sands
(2004)
... Brendan Baxter
- The Tailor's Dummy
(2003)
... Brendan Baxter
- Angel Hair
(2003)
... Brendan Baxter
- The Coonskin Cap
(2003)
... Brendan Baxter
2004
Doctors and Nurses
(TV Series)
Dr. Roy Glover
Dr. Roy Glover
- Go West
(2004)
... Dr. Roy Glover
- Friends Reunited
(2004)
... Dr. Roy Glover
- Bella Bella
(2004)
... Dr. Roy Glover
- Seeing Stars
(2004)
... Dr. Roy Glover
- Holy Smoke
(2004)
... Dr. Roy Glover
1988-1998
French and Saunders
(TV Series)
James Macaroon / Tim Goodchance / John
James Macaroon / Tim Goodchance / John
- Titanic
(1998)
... James Macaroon
- French and Saunders Christmas Carol
(1994)
... Tim Goodchance
- Episode #2.5
(1988)
... John
1997
Captain Star
(TV Series)
Limbs Jones
Limbs Jones
- The Edge of the Universe
(1997)
... Limbs Jones (voice)
- The Worm Turns
(1997)
... Limbs Jones (voice)
- Day of the Zooties
(1997)
... Limbs Jones (voice)
- The Atomic Alarm Clock
(1997)
... Limbs Jones (voice)
1995
Look at the State We're In!
(TV Mini-Series)
Dewhurst
Dewhurst
- The Status Quo
(1995)
... Dewhurst
- Nanny Knows Best
(1995)
... Dewhurst
- Legal System
(1995)
... Dewhurst
- Local Government
(1995)
... Dewhurst
- Secrecy
(1995)
... Dewhurst
1991-1995
Bottom
(TV Series)
Eddie
Eddie
- 'S Out
(1995)
... Eddie
- Carnival
(1995)
... Eddie
- Finger
(1995)
... Eddie
- Dough
(1995)
... Eddie
- Break
(1995)
... Eddie
1992-1994
Absolutely Fabulous
(TV Series)
Hamish
Hamish
- New Best Friend
(1994)
... Hamish
- Magazine
(1992)
... Hamish
1993
If You See God, Tell Him
(TV Mini-Series)
Gordon Spry
Gordon Spry
- Episode #1.4
(1993)
... Gordon Spry
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... Gordon Spry
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... Gordon Spry
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... Gordon Spry
1989
Snakes and Ladders
(TV Series)
Giles Tewkesbury
Giles Tewkesbury
- Episode #1.7
(1989)
... Giles Tewkesbury
- Episode #1.6
(1989)
... Giles Tewkesbury
- Episode #1.5
(1989)
... Giles Tewkesbury
- Episode #1.4
(1989)
... Giles Tewkesbury
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... Giles Tewkesbury
1989
Blackadder Goes Forth
(TV Series)
Baron von Richthoven
Baron von Richthoven
- Private Plane
(1989)
... Baron von Richthoven
1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
(TV Series)
Edward Catflap
Edward Catflap
- Episode #1.6
(1987)
... Edward Catflap
- Episode #1.5
(1987)
... Edward Catflap
- Episode #1.4
(1987)
... Edward Catflap
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Edward Catflap
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Edward Catflap
1985
Happy Families
(TV Series)
Guy Fuddle
Guy Fuddle
- Reunion
(1985)
... Guy Fuddle
- Roxanne
(1985)
... Guy Fuddle
- Joyce
(1985)
... Guy Fuddle
- Madeleine
(1985)
... Guy Fuddle
- Cassie
(1985)
... Guy Fuddle
1982-1984
The Young Ones
(TV Series)
Vyvyan / Randy the Cowpoke / Alien Spotter
Vyvyan / Randy the Cowpoke / Alien Spotter
- Summer Holiday
(1984)
... Vyvyan
- Sick
(1984)
... Vyvyan
- Time
(1984)
... Vyvyan / Randy the Cowpoke
- Nasty
(1984)
... Vyvyan
- Cash
(1984)
... Vyvyan
1984
Spitting Image
(TV Series)
Harold Angryperson
Harold Angryperson
- Episode #1.7
(1984)
... Harold Angryperson (voice, as Ade Edmonson)
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Other Works:
Directed the music video for "When I Grow Up" performed by Michelle Shocked See more »Alternate Names:
20th Century Coyote | Ade Edmondson | Ade Edmonson | Ade Edmonton | Bad NewsHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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We only have one agenda, which is to make 'em laugh their pants off. Unless they are girls, of course, when it is to make them laugh their bras off so we can get a quick look. See more »Trademark:
Often plays characters with a squawky, shouty voice. See more »Nickname:
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