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Acting
John Fortune
John Fortune is best known for Yes Minister, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, Have I Got News for You and New Tricks. John Fortune was born on June 30, 1939. John Fortune died on December 31, 2013 at the age of 74.
- Born
- June 30, 1939
- Place of birth
- Bristol, England, UK
- Died
- December 31, 2013 (74 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2010The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd MargaretMagistrate
- 2008Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly MoneyVarious
- 2007Comedy ShowcaseMagistrate
- 2005Love Soup
- 2004New TricksMel Simons
- 2003Spine ChillersFrank
- 1999Bremner, Bird and Fortune
- 1995The Queen's NoseSir Vivian
- 1993Rory Bremner...Who Else?
- 1993Joking ApartClement
- 1991Murder Most HorridSquire Thorpe
- 1990Have I Got News for YouSelf
- 1989Rory Bremner
- 1989CampionDr. Brian Kingston
- 1988CampaignWarren Greenbank
- 1987Hardwicke HousePsychologist
- 1986First Among EqualsClive Reynolds
- 1986Breaking UpMr. Jackson
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Round And RoundWriter
- 1981Roger Doesn't Live Here AnymoreWriter
- 1980Yes Minister
- 1980Hi-de-Hi!Max Tewkesbury
- 1978In the Looking Glass
- 1978The South Bank Show
- 1976The Secret Policeman's BallSelf
- 1976Well Anyway
- 1974PlayhouseDick Thomson
- 1967A Series of Bird's
- 1964Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life
- 1963Dig This Rhubarb
- 1956Armchair TheatreGeorge Potter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Fortune been in?
John Fortune is best known for Yes Minister, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, Have I Got News for You and New Tricks.
When was John Fortune born?
John Fortune was born on June 30, 1939. (Bristol, England, UK)
How old is John Fortune?
John Fortune died on December 31, 2013 at the age of 74.
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·