Actor / Actress
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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.
John Fortune is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Calendar Girls (2003), The Tailor of Panama (2001), Bremner, Bird and Fortune (1999), The Bill (1984), Have I Got News for You (1990), The South Bank Show (1978), New Tricks (2004), Playhouse (1974). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2010, including 3 movies and 24 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies3
TV shows24
Active years represented1956–2010
Place of birthBristol, England, UK
Died
Known for
MovieCalendar Girls
MovieThe Tailor of Panama
TV ShowBremner, Bird and Fortune
TV ShowThe Bill
TV ShowHave I Got News for You
TV ShowThe South Bank Show
TV ShowNew Tricks
TV ShowPlayhouse
TV ShowYes Minister
TV ShowMurder Most Horrid
TV ShowHi-de-Hi!
TV ShowThe Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
TV ShowThe Queen's Nose
TV ShowCampion
MovieMatch Point
TV ShowThe Secret Policeman's Ball
TV ShowNot So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life
TV ShowLove Soup
TV ShowSpine Chillers
TV ShowComedy Showcase
TV ShowRory Bremner...Who Else?
TV ShowFirst Among Equals
TV ShowArmchair Theatre
TV ShowJoking Apart
TV ShowA Series of Bird's
TV ShowHardwicke House
TV ShowRory Bremner