John Fortune

John Fortune

Deceased · Born: Jun 30, 1939 · Died: Dec 31, 2013

Known For

Match PointMatch Point
The Tailor of PanamaThe Tailor of Panama
Calendar GirlsCalendar Girls
Saving GraceSaving Grace

Personal Details

BornJun 30, 1939 Bristol, England, UK
Spouse

  • Emma Burge

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 2013 )

  • Susan Waldo

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

John Fortune, a renowned English satirist, comedian, writer, and actor, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, particularly through his collaborative efforts with John Bird and Rory Bremner on the popular television series, Bremner, Bird and Fortune.

Fortune's educational background was marked by his attendance at Bristol Cathedral School, a prestigious institution that provided a solid foundation for his future pursuits. He later proceeded to King's College, Cambridge, where he crossed paths with John Bird, a serendipitous encounter that blossomed into a lifelong friendship.

Career

{"id":23,"title":"The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret","year":2010,"character":"Magistrate","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-increasingly-poor-decisions-of-todd-margaret","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_23.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_23.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret as Magistrate
{"id":5280,"title":"Match Point","year":"2005","character":"John the Chauffeur","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/match-point","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2976gea5d310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2976gea5d310.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Match Point
Match Point as John the Chauffeur
{"id":11601,"title":"Love Soup","year":2005,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/love-soup","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11601.jpg"},"released":1}
Love Soup
Love Soup
{"id":2847,"title":"Calendar Girls","year":"2003","character":"Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/calendar-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3tkojpqssfrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3tkojpqssfrg.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls as Frank
{"id":6807,"title":"The Tailor of Panama","year":"2001","character":"Maltby","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-tailor-of-panama","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/538der451mb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/538der451mb0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
The Tailor of Panama
The Tailor of Panama as Maltby
{"id":23171,"title":"Maybe Baby","year":"2000","character":"Acupuncturist","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/maybe-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23171.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Maybe Baby
Maybe Baby as Acupuncturist
{"id":6911,"title":"Saving Grace","year":"2000","character":"Melvyn","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/saving-grace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1g2eodo1lf1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1g2eodo1lf1g.jpg"},"released":1}
Saving Grace
Saving Grace as Melvyn
{"id":195431,"title":"The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka: The Mystery of Chopin","year":"1999","character":"2nd Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-strange-case-of-delfina-potocka-the-mystery-of-chopin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195431.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195431.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka: The Mystery of Chopin
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka: The Mystery of Chopin as 2nd Official
{"id":9497,"title":"Bremner, Bird and Fortune","year":1999,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/bremner-bird-and-fortune","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9497.jpg"},"released":1}
Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Bremner, Bird and Fortune
{"id":57228,"title":"Giving Tongue","year":"1996","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/giving-tongue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57228.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Giving Tongue
Giving Tongue
{"id":157621,"title":"A Very Open Prison","year":"1995","character":"Prime Minister","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-very-open-prison","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157621.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157621.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
A Very Open Prison
A Very Open Prison as Prime Minister
{"id":157948,"title":"England, My England","year":"1995","character":"Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/england-my-england","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157948.jpg"},"released":1}
England, My England
England, My England as Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon
{"id":215641,"title":"Don't Leave Me This Way","year":"1993","character":"George Saunders","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dont-leave-me-this-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215641.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215641.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Don't Leave Me This Way
Don't Leave Me This Way as George Saunders
{"id":8416,"title":"Mystery!: Campion","year":1989,"character":"Dr. Brian Kingston","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/mystery-campion","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8416.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8416.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Mystery!: Campion
Mystery!: Campion as Dr. Brian Kingston
{"id":62837,"title":"Bloodbath at the House of Death","year":"1984","character":"John Harrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bloodbath-at-the-house-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62837.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Bloodbath at the House of Death
Bloodbath at the House of Death as John Harrison
{"id":10077,"title":"Hi-de-Hi!","year":1982,"character":"Max Tewkesbury","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/hi-de-hi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10077.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10077.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Hi-de-Hi!
Hi-de-Hi! as Max Tewkesbury
{"id":63728,"title":"Timon of Athens","year":"1981","character":"Poet","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/timon-of-athens","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63728.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Timon of Athens
Timon of Athens as Poet
{"id":163747,"title":"The Light Princess","year":"1978","character":"Prince","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-light-princess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163747.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163747.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
The Light Princess
The Light Princess as Prince
{"id":164168,"title":"Pleasure at Her Majesty's","year":"1976","character":"Various","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/pleasure-at-her-majestys-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164168.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164168.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
Pleasure at Her Majesty's as Various
{"id":163642,"title":"Les trois mousquetaires","year":"1974","character":"d'Artagnan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/les-trois-mousquetaires","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163642.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163642.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Les trois mousquetaires
Les trois mousquetaires as d'Artagnan
{"id":65048,"title":"Take a Girl Like You","year":"1970","character":"Sir Gerald","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/take-a-girl-like-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65048.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65048.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Take a Girl Like You
Take a Girl Like You as Sir Gerald
{"id":167073,"title":"The Wednesday Play","year":"1965","character":"Server","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-wednesday-play-1965-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167073.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167073.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play as Server
{"id":80684,"title":"The Secret Policeman's Other Ball","year":"1982","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-policemans-other-ball-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80684.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
{"id":9497,"title":"Bremner, Bird and Fortune","year":"1999","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/bremner-bird-and-fortune","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9497.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Bremner, Bird and Fortune
Bremner, Bird and Fortune as Creator