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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 (105 credits)
Actor (105 credits)
2018-2020
There She Goes
(TV Series)
Gandalf
Gandalf
- Marmalade Chunks
(2020)
... Gandalf
- President's Day
(2020)
... Gandalf
- Ben
(2018)
... Gandalf
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
1983-2016
The Comic Strip Presents
(TV Series)
Stan / Den Dennis / Rupert Murdoch / ...
Stan / Den Dennis / Rupert Murdoch / ...
- Redtop
(2016)
... Rupert Murdoch
- 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
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)
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
2007
Franny's Feet
(TV Series)
Canadian Hunter
Canadian Hunter
- Swamp Thing/Franny's Manners
(2007)
... Canadian Hunter
2006
SpongeBob SquarePants
(TV Series)
Dr. Marmalade
Dr. Marmalade
- Chimps Ahoy/Ghost Host
(2006)
... Dr. Marmalade (voice)
2006
The Gil Mayo Mysteries
(TV Mini Series)
Robert Bainbridge
Robert Bainbridge
- Requiem for a Dove
(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 Marriage of Figaro
(TV Mini Series)
Antonio
Antonio
- Episode #1.3
(1994)
... Antonio
- Episode #1.2
(1994)
... Antonio
- Episode #1.1
(1994)
... Antonio
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
The Nicholas Craig Masterclass
(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
Blackadder 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
1984
The Lenny Henry Show
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Episode #1.6
(1984)
... Various Characters
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 (7 credits)
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Self (87 credits)
Self (87 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Personal Details
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Played "Amos Hart" in the London production of Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre. See more »Official Sites:
Nigels own official websiteAlternate Names:
Neil | Bad News | Cliff Richard and the Young Ones | The Outer Limits | Mr. Nigel PlanerHeight:
6' 3" (1.91 m)Parents:
George Planer | Lesley Planer
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