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Nigel Planer
Nigel Planer was born in London and educated at the prestigious Westminster School. He then went to Sussex University to study African and Asian Studies. However, he left after a year and decided to pursue his love of theatre. He trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Planer performed at The Comedy Store in a ...
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Actor (98 credits)
Actor (98 credits)
2018
Marcella
(TV Series)
Reg Reynolds
Reg Reynolds
- Episode #2.6
(2018)
... Reg Reynolds
- Episode #2.5
(2018)
... Reg Reynolds
- Episode #2.4
(2018)
... Reg Reynolds
- Episode #2.3
(2018)
... Reg Reynolds
- Episode #2.2
(2018)
... Reg Reynolds
2016
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
(TV Series)
Gilfroy Deacon McStannahorse
Gilfroy Deacon McStannahorse
- The Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret Part 1
(2016)
... Gilfroy Deacon McStannahorse
2015
Hank Zipzer
(TV Series)
Crazy Ed
Crazy Ed
- Last Day
(2015)
... Crazy Ed
- Hank's New School
(2015)
... Crazy Ed
2012-2015
Episodes
(TV Series)
Sanford Shamiro
Sanford Shamiro
- Episode One
(2015)
... Sanford Shamiro
- Episode Two
(2014)
... Sanford Shamiro
- Episode Nine
(2012)
... Sanford Shamiro
- Episode Eight
(2012)
... Sanford Shamiro (uncredited)
2015
Cockroaches
(TV Series)
Stevie
Stevie
- Episode #1.5
(2015)
... Stevie
- Episode #1.3
(2015)
... Stevie
- Episode #1.6
(2015)
... Stevie
1997-2013
Jonathan Creek
(TV Series)
Franklin Tartikoff / Shelford
Franklin Tartikoff / Shelford
- The Clue of the Savant's Thumb
(2013)
... Franklin Tartikoff
- The Reconstituted Corpse
(1997)
... Shelford
2000-2013
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Cats Eyes
(2013)
... Narrator (voice)
- Old Macdonalds Farm
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
- Nuclear Wart
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Wrap Man
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Undertaker
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
1983-2012
The Comic Strip Presents...
(TV Series)
Stan / Den Dennis / Barmaid / ...
Stan / Den Dennis / Barmaid / ...
- Five Go to Rehab
(2012)
... Barmaid / Inspector
- The Hunt for Tony Blair
(2011)
... Peter Mandelson
- Sex Actually
(2005)
... Graham
- Four Men in a Plane
(2000)
... Tim Goodman
- Four Men in a Car
(1998)
... Tim
2009
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
(TV Series)
Wilbur Turnblad
Wilbur Turnblad
- Episode #1.4
(2009)
... Wilbur Turnblad
2008
The Color of Magic
(TV Mini-Series)
Arch Astronomer
Arch Astronomer
- Part 1: The Colour of Magic
(2008)
... Arch Astronomer
2008
The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury
(TV Series)
Great Uncle Crawford
Great Uncle Crawford
- I'm Not Scared
(2008)
... Great Uncle Crawford
2006
SpongeBob SquarePants
(TV Series)
Dr. Marmalade
Dr. Marmalade
- Ghost Host/Chimps Ahoy
(2006)
... Dr. Marmalade (voice)
2006
The Gil Mayo Mysteries
(TV Mini-Series)
Robert Bainbridge
Robert Bainbridge
- Episode #1.2
(2006)
... Robert Bainbridge
1999-2001
The Grimleys
(TV Series)
Baz Grimley
Baz Grimley
- The Grimley Curse
(2001)
... Baz Grimley
- Forbidden Fruit
(2001)
... Baz Grimley
- An Inspector Calls
(2001)
... Baz Grimley
- Ecce Homo
(2001)
... Baz Grimley
- Death and the Maiden
(2001)
... Baz Grimley
1997
Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's...
(TV Series)
Gavin
Gavin
- I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds
(1997)
... Gavin
1996
Romuald the Reindeer
(TV Series)
Romuald the Reindeer
Romuald the Reindeer
- Knitting Patterns
(1996)
... Romuald the Reindeer (voice)
1982-1995
Shine on Harvey Moon
(TV Series)
Lou Lewis
Lou Lewis
- Episode #5.12
(1995)
... Lou Lewis
- Episode #5.11
(1995)
... Lou Lewis
- Episode #5.10
(1995)
... Lou Lewis
- Episode #5.9
(1995)
... Lou Lewis
- Episode #5.8
(1995)
... Lou Lewis
1994
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Mini-Series)
Inspector Hopkins
Inspector Hopkins
- The Golden Pince-Nez
(1994)
... Inspector Hopkins
1993
Bonjour la Classe
(TV Series)
Laurence Didcott
Laurence Didcott
- I Love Lucy
(1993)
... Laurence Didcott
- Herring's Magnificat
(1993)
... Laurence Didcott
- Old Dogs
(1993)
... Laurence Didcott
- Vive la Revolution
(1993)
... Laurence Didcott
- Red Card
(1993)
... Laurence Didcott
1990-1992
Nicholas Craig, the Naked Actor
(TV Series)
Nicholas Craig
Nicholas Craig
- Blow Winds and Crack Your Cheeks
(1992)
... Nicholas Craig
- Adam the Performer
(1992)
... Nicholas Craig
- Classical Cooking
(1992)
... Nicholas Craig
- A Roving Commission
(1992)
... Nicholas Craig
- Question Time
(1992)
... Nicholas Craig
1989
Blackeyes
(TV Mini-Series)
Jeff
Jeff
- Episode #1.4
(1989)
... Jeff
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... Jeff
- Episode #1.2
(1989)
... Jeff
- Episode #1.1
(1989)
... Jeff
1986-1988
King & Castle
(TV Series)
David Castle
David Castle
- Cons
(1988)
... David Castle
- Class
(1988)
... David Castle
- Floppy Discs
(1988)
... David Castle
- Hams
(1988)
... David Castle
- Dim Sums
(1988)
... David Castle
1987
Black Adder the Third
(TV Series)
Lord Smedley, fop
Lord Smedley, fop
- Nob and Nobility
(1987)
... Lord Smedley, fop (as Mr. Nigel Planer)
1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
(TV Series)
Ralph Filthy
Ralph Filthy
- Episode #1.6
(1987)
... Ralph Filthy
- Episode #1.5
(1987)
... Ralph Filthy
- Episode #1.4
(1987)
... Ralph Filthy
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Ralph Filthy
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Ralph Filthy
1985
Roll Over Beethoven
(TV Series)
Nigel Cochrane
Nigel Cochrane
- Episode #1.12
(1985)
... Nigel Cochrane
- Episode #1.8
(1985)
... Nigel Cochrane
- Episode #1.7
(1985)
... Nigel Cochrane
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... Nigel Cochrane
- Episode #1.5
(1985)
... Nigel Cochrane
1982-1984
The Young Ones
(TV Series)
Neil / E.T. Fairfax / Famine / ...
Neil / E.T. Fairfax / Famine / ...
- Summer Holiday
(1984)
... Neil
- Sick
(1984)
... Neil
- Time
(1984)
... Neil / E.T. Fairfax
- Nasty
(1984)
... Neil
- Cash
(1984)
... Neil
1982
Saturday Superstore
(TV Series)
Neil from the Young Ones
Neil from the Young Ones
- Episode #1.1
(1982)
... Neil from the Young Ones
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Writer (6 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Self (69 credits)
Self (69 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Other Works:
He acted in Alistair Beaton's play, "Feelgood," at the Garrick Theatre in London, England with Henry Goodman, Sian Thomas, Peter Capaldi, Pearce Quigley, Nigel Cooke, and Amita Dhiri in the cast. See more »Official Sites:
Nigels own official websiteAlternate Names:
Neil | Bad News | The Outer Limits | Mr. Nigel PlanerHeight:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on his character in The Young Ones (1982)] There's a lot of me in Neil, obviously. See more »Trivia:
Formed a band with Anthony Head and Joanna Munroe, playing in wine bars around London. See more »Trademark:
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