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Charlie Higson(I)

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  • Writer
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Charlie Higson in The Fast Show (1994)
Charlie Higson was born on 3 July 1958 in Frome, Somerset, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Fast Show (1994), Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) and Jekyll and Hyde (2015). He is married to Vicky. They have three children.
BornJuly 3, 1958
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BornJuly 3, 1958
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)
    The Fast Show
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Various Roles
    • Ralph
    • Newlywed Husband
    • Simon
    • Bob Fleming
    • Colin Hunt
    • Mikki Disco
    Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
    Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Bulstrode
    • Gomez
    • Artist
    • Bob
    • Brian - Client with Lost Dog
    • Charlie Mussells
    • Customer at Bar
    • Man on Park Bench
    • Patient with Fits
    • Villager
    Tom Bateman in Jekyll and Hyde (2015)
    Jekyll and Hyde
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Bellamy's People (2010)
    Bellamy's People
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • Various

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Elen Rhys and Julian Looman in The Mallorca Files (2019)
      The Mallorca Files
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Aled Mallory
      • 2024
    • Mog's Christmas (2023)
      Mog's Christmas
      7.2
      TV Movie
      • The Jolly Uncle (voice)
      • 2023
    • Comedians: Home Alone (2020)
      Comedians: Home Alone
      4.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Swiss Toni
      • 2020
    • Grantchester (2014)
      Grantchester
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Ronnie Maguire
      • 2017
    • David Tennant and Olivia Colman in Broadchurch (2013)
      Broadchurch
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Ian Winterman
      • 2017
    • The Ministry of Stories Anthology (2017)
      The Ministry of Stories Anthology
      7.2
      • Hydra
      • 2017
    • Professor Branestawm Returns (2015)
      Professor Branestawm Returns
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Mayor
      • 2015
    • The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm (2014)
      The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • The Mayor
      • 2014
    • Celyn Jones, Michael Schermi, and Mary-Ann Cafferkey in The Red Line (2014)
      The Red Line
      Short
      • Barman
      • 2014
    • Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)
      The Fast Show
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Various Roles
      • Bob Fleming
      • Simon ...
      • 1994–2014
    • Doctor Who: New Series Adventures (2005)
      Doctor Who: New Series Adventures
      7.0
      Podcast Series
      • Narrator (voice)
      • 2013
    • Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie in Marple (2004)
      Marple
      7.9
      TV Series
      • James Bond
      • 2013
    • Appearance (2013)
      Appearance
      7.2
      Short
      • Charlie Higson
      • 2013
    • Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul (2007)
      Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Bunny
      • 2010–2012
    • The Fast Show Faster (2011)
      The Fast Show Faster
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Swiss Toni
      • Suit You Tailor
      • Ralph ...
      • 2011

    Writer

    • Rise of the Witches
      • Writer
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
      • 2024
    • Christopher Eccleston and Billy Jenkins in Dodger (2022)
      Dodger
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Madness: The Get Up! (2021)
      Madness: The Get Up!
      6.7
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Tom Bateman in Jekyll and Hyde (2015)
      Jekyll and Hyde
      6.7
      TV Mini Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • 2015
    • Professor Branestawm Returns (2015)
      Professor Branestawm Returns
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • screenplay
      • 2015
    • The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm (2014)
      The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • screenplay
      • 2014
    • Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse in Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (2014)
      Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • additional material
      • 2014
    • Doctor Who: New Series Adventures (2005)
      Doctor Who: New Series Adventures
      7.0
      Podcast Series
      • Writer
      • 2013
    • Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie in Marple (2004)
      Marple
      7.9
      TV Series
      • screenplay
      • 2013
    • Bellamy's People (2010)
      Bellamy's People
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • SilverFin (2006)
      SilverFin
      Video Game
      • novel: SilverFin
      • 2006
    • The Fast Show Farewell Tour (2003)
      The Fast Show Farewell Tour
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2003
    • King of the Ants (2003)
      King of the Ants
      6.1
      • novel
      • screenplay (as Charles Higson)
      • 2003
    • Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Adrian Edmondson, and Jennifer Saunders in More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
      More Great Comedy Moments
      6.7
      Video
      • written by: "The Fast Show"
      • 2003
    • Swiss Toni (2003)
      Swiss Toni
      6.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • writer
      • 2003
    • Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
      Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
      6.6
      TV Series
      • screenplay
      • 2000–2001

    Producer

    • Tom Bateman in Jekyll and Hyde (2015)
      Jekyll and Hyde
      6.7
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Bellamy's People (2010)
      Bellamy's People
      7.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2010
    • The Fast Show Farewell Tour (2003)
      The Fast Show Farewell Tour
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2003
    • King of the Ants (2003)
      King of the Ants
      6.1
      • co-producer
      • 2003
    • Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Adrian Edmondson, and Jennifer Saunders in More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
      More Great Comedy Moments
      6.7
      Video
      • producer: "The Fast Show" (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • Swiss Toni (2003)
      Swiss Toni
      6.7
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2003
    • I Love the 100 Best Top Ten Lists of the Fast Show Ever!
      7.2
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2002
    • Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
      Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
      6.6
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2000–2001
    • Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)
      The Fast Show
      8.2
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1994–2000
    • You Ain't Seen All These, Right? (1999)
      You Ain't Seen All These, Right?
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 1999
    • The Fast Show Live (1998)
      The Fast Show Live
      8.5
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 1998
    • Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in Ted & Ralph (1998)
      Ted & Ralph
      7.2
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1998
    • The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993)
      The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer
      7.8
      TV Series
      • series producer
      • associate producer
      • 1993–1995
    • Shooting Stars (1993)
      Shooting Stars
      7.7
      TV Series
      • associate producer (1993)
      • 1993–2011

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Charles Higson
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • July 3, 1958
      • Frome, Somerset, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Vicky? - present (3 children)
    • Other works
      An accomplished novelist, with 3 books to his name.

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After university, he worked as a plasterer with Paul Whitehouse. After working in the house shared by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie they were inspired to have a go at comedy.

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