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Nigel Planer

Bio: Nigel George Planer (born 22 February 1953) is a British actor, comedian, musician, novelist and playwright. He played Neil in the BBC comedy The Young Ones and Ralph Filthy in Filthy Rich & Catflap
Born: Sun, Feb 22 1953
Birthplace: Westminster, London, England, UK
Nigel Planer is 71 years old
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Poster of The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Nigel Planer was 71 in The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 2024
Poster of imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Nigel Planer was 70 in imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 2023
Poster of Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
Nigel Planer was 69 in Red Riding Hood: After Ever After as 'Nun Wolf'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of Jeepers Creepers
Jeepers Creepers
Nigel Planer was 67 in Jeepers Creepers as 'American Reporter (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 2020
Poster of Completely Bad News
Completely Bad News
Nigel Planer was 66 in Completely Bad News as 'Den Dennis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Nigel Planer was 65 in How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2018
Poster of Ratburger
Ratburger
Nigel Planer was 64 in Ratburger as 'Headmaster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 2017
Poster of Sleigh
Sleigh
Nigel Planer was 64 in Sleigh as 'Gerald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Burn Burn Burn
Burn Burn Burn
Nigel Planer was 63 in Burn Burn Burn as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2016
Poster of Red Top
Red Top
Nigel Planer was 62 in Red Top as 'Rupert Murdoch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 2016
Poster of From Andy Pandy To Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television
From Andy Pandy To Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television
Nigel Planer was 62 in From Andy Pandy To Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 2015
Poster of The List
The List
Nigel Planer was 60 in The List as 'Ted Rove'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 2013
Poster of I Give It a Year
I Give It a Year
Nigel Planer was 59 in I Give It a Year as 'Brian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2013
Poster of Five Go to Rehab
Five Go to Rehab
Nigel Planer was 59 in Five Go to Rehab as 'Barmaid/Inspector'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 2012
Poster of 30 Years of Comic Strip
30 Years of Comic Strip
Nigel Planer was 59 in 30 Years of Comic Strip
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2012
Poster of The Hunt for Tony Blair
The Hunt for Tony Blair
Nigel Planer was 58 in The Hunt for Tony Blair as 'Peter Mandelson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2011
Poster of Heavy Metal Britannia
Heavy Metal Britannia
Nigel Planer was 57 in Heavy Metal Britannia as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 2010
Poster of How to Be Old with Nicholas Craig
How to Be Old with Nicholas Craig
Nigel Planer was 56 in How to Be Old with Nicholas Craig as 'Nicholas Craig'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 2009
Poster of Prog Rock Britannia
Prog Rock Britannia
Nigel Planer was 55 in Prog Rock Britannia as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 2009
Poster of Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Nigel Planer was 55 in Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of Hogfather
Hogfather
Nigel Planer was 54 in Hogfather as 'Mr. Sideney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of Flood
Flood
Nigel Planer was 54 in Flood as 'Keith Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2007
Poster of How To Be Eighteenth Century
How To Be Eighteenth Century
Nigel Planer was 53 in How To Be Eighteenth Century as 'Nicholas Craig'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 06 2006
Poster of Sex Actually
Sex Actually
Nigel Planer was 52 in Sex Actually as 'Graham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 2005
Poster of The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
Nigel Planer was 52 in The Comic Strip - A Retrospective as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things
Nigel Planer was 50 in Bright Young Things as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of Four Men in a Plane
Four Men in a Plane
Nigel Planer was 46 in Four Men in a Plane as 'Tim Goodman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 2000
Poster of You Are Here
You Are Here
Nigel Planer was 45 in You Are Here as 'Sheldon Cohen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of The Land Girls
The Land Girls
Nigel Planer was 45 in The Land Girls as 'Gerald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Four Men in a Car
Four Men in a Car
Nigel Planer was 45 in Four Men in a Car as 'Tim'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1998
Poster of Diana & Me
Diana & Me
Nigel Planer was 44 in Diana & Me as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1997
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Nigel Planer was 43 in The Wind in the Willows as 'Car Salesman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of Clockwork Mice
Clockwork Mice
Nigel Planer was 42 in Clockwork Mice as 'Parkey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1995
Poster of Jealousy
Jealousy
Nigel Planer was 40 in Jealousy as 'Transvestite'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1993
Poster of Demonella
Demonella
Nigel Planer was 40 in Demonella as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase
Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase
Nigel Planer was 40 in Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase as 'Governor Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1993
Poster of Santa's First Christmas
Santa's First Christmas
Nigel Planer was 39 in Santa's First Christmas as 'Romuald the Reindeer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus
Nigel Planer was 39 in Carry On Columbus as 'The Wazir'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of The Crying Game
The Crying Game
Nigel Planer was 39 in The Crying Game as 'Club Chairman/Waiter'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1992
Poster of Red Nose of Courage
Red Nose of Courage
Nigel Planer was 39 in Red Nose of Courage as 'Home Secretary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1992
Poster of Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits
Nigel Planer was 38 in Unnatural Pursuits as 'George Pepperly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of The Trials of Oz
The Trials of Oz
Nigel Planer was 38 in The Trials of Oz as 'John Peel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of Frankenstein's Baby
Frankenstein's Baby
Nigel Planer was 37 in Frankenstein's Baby as 'Paul Hocking'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1990
Poster of Spaghetti Hoops
Spaghetti Hoops
Nigel Planer was 37 in Spaghetti Hoops as 'Aldo Vini'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1990
Poster of Oxford
Oxford
Nigel Planer was 37 in Oxford as 'Steve's Manager/1st MI5 Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1990
Poster of South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
Nigel Planer was 36 in South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1 as 'Stan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1990
Poster of South Atlantic Raiders:  Part 2 Argie Bargie!
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!
Nigel Planer was 36 in South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie! as 'Stan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1990
Poster of GLC: The Carnage Continues
GLC: The Carnage Continues
Nigel Planer was 36 in GLC: The Carnage Continues as 'TV Presenter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1990
Poster of Funseekers
Funseekers
Nigel Planer was 35 in Funseekers as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1988
Poster of More Bad News
More Bad News
Nigel Planer was 35 in More Bad News as 'Den Dennis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1988
Poster of The Strike
The Strike
Nigel Planer was 34 in The Strike as 'Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1988
Poster of Number 27
Number 27
Nigel Planer was 34 in Number 27
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Eat the Rich
Eat the Rich
Nigel Planer was 34 in Eat the Rich as 'DHSS Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Private Enterprise
Private Enterprise
Nigel Planer was 32 in Private Enterprise as 'Derek'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of The Supergrass
The Supergrass
Nigel Planer was 32 in The Supergrass as 'Gunter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1985
Poster of Brazil
Brazil
Nigel Planer was 31 in Brazil as 'Charlie--Dept. of Works'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Slags
Slags
Nigel Planer was 30 in Slags as 'Marlon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1984
Poster of A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Nigel Planer was 30 in A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1984
Poster of Susie
Susie
Nigel Planer was 30 in Susie as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1984
Poster of Dirty Movie
Dirty Movie
Nigel Planer was 30 in Dirty Movie as 'Nigel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1984
Poster of Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
Nigel Planer was 30 in Yellowbeard as 'Mansell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Group Madness
Group Madness
Nigel Planer was 30 in Group Madness as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1983
Poster of Summer School
Summer School
Nigel Planer was 29 in Summer School as 'Julian'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 1983
Poster of Bad News
Bad News
Nigel Planer was 29 in Bad News as 'Den Dennis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1983
Poster of War
War
Nigel Planer was 29 in War as 'Various Roles'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1983
Poster of Dead on Time
Dead on Time
Nigel Planer was 29 in Dead on Time as 'Boring Friend'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip
Nigel Planer was 27 in The Comic Strip
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Lockwood & Co.
Lockwood & Co.
Nigel Planer was 69+ in Lockwood & Co. as 'John Fairfax'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 2023
Poster of Mandy
Mandy
Nigel Planer was 67+ in Mandy as 'Captain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 13 2020
Poster of Timewasters
Timewasters
Nigel Planer was 64+ in Timewasters as 'Langley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 09 2017
Poster of We Have Been Watching
We Have Been Watching
Nigel Planer was 63+ in We Have Been Watching as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 2017
Poster of Boomers
Boomers
Nigel Planer was 61+ in Boomers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 15 2014
Poster of Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9
Nigel Planer was 60+ in Inside No. 9 as 'Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 05 2014
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Nigel Planer was 59+ in Father Brown as 'Ronnie Grunion'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
Nigel Planer was 58+ in Death in Paradise as 'Eugene Sutton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Nigel Planer was 58+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Episodes
Episodes
Nigel Planer was 57+ in Episodes as 'Sanford Shamiro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
Nigel Planer was 57+ in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret as 'Gilfroy Deacon McStannahorse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of The Michael Ball Show
The Michael Ball Show
Nigel Planer was 57+ in The Michael Ball Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Poster of The Colour of Magic
The Colour of Magic
Nigel Planer was 55+ in The Colour of Magic as 'Arch Astronomer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 2008
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Nigel Planer was 54+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of M.I. High
M.I. High
Nigel Planer was 53+ in M.I. High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 2007
Poster of Hogfather
Hogfather
Nigel Planer was 53+ in Hogfather as 'Mr. Sideney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 2006
Poster of Legends
Legends
Nigel Planer was 53+ in Legends as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
Nigel Planer was 53+ in Mayo as 'Robert Bainbridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Nigel Planer was 51+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Mr. Venables'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
Nigel Planer was 50+ in Celebrity Mastermind
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of The Last Detective
The Last Detective
Nigel Planer was 49+ in The Last Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of The Grimleys
The Grimleys
Nigel Planer was 46+ in The Grimleys as 'Les Grimley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1999
Poster of Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Nigel Planer was 44+ in Jonathan Creek as 'Shelford, Franklin Tartikoff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro
Nigel Planer was 41+ in The Marriage of Figaro as 'Antonio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 29 1994
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
Nigel Planer was 41+ in Ready Steady Cook as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Bonjour la Classe
Bonjour la Classe
Nigel Planer was 39+ in Bonjour la Classe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Nigel Planer was 39+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Nicholas Craig Masterclass
The Nicholas Craig Masterclass
Nigel Planer was 37+ in The Nicholas Craig Masterclass
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 22 1990
Poster of Blackeyes
Blackeyes
Nigel Planer was 36+ in Blackeyes as 'Jeff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 29 1989
Poster of Filthy Rich & Catflap
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Nigel Planer was 33+ in Filthy Rich & Catflap as 'Ralph Filthy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1987
Poster of King and Castle
King and Castle
Nigel Planer was 33+ in King and Castle as 'David Castle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of Happy Families
Happy Families
Nigel Planer was 32+ in Happy Families as 'Barman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985
Poster of Roll Over Beethoven
Roll Over Beethoven
Nigel Planer was 32+ in Roll Over Beethoven
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1985
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Planer was 31+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Inspector Hopkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Blackadder
Blackadder
Nigel Planer was 30+ in Blackadder as 'Lord Smedley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983
Poster of The Young Ones
The Young Ones
Nigel Planer was 29+ in The Young Ones as 'Neil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Nigel Planer was 29+ in The Comic Strip Presents... as 'Gunter, Graham, Tommy/Doc/Ivan/McClowsky/Australian, Charles, Den Dennis, Julian, Nigel, Dave, Paul, Marlon, Derek, Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor 1, Tony, Stan, TV Presenter, Steve's Manager/1st MI5 Man, Aldo Vini, Home Secretary, Club Chairman/Waiter, Governor Wilkins, Father, Transvestite, Tim, Tim Goodman, Barmaid/Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Shine on Harvey Moon
Shine on Harvey Moon
Nigel Planer was 28+ in Shine on Harvey Moon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1982
Poster of Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
Nigel Planer was 27+ in Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 1980
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Nigel Planer was 24+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Magic Roundabout
The Magic Roundabout
Nigel Planer was 10+ in The Magic Roundabout
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1964