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Stephen John Fry

Stephen John Fry

Stephen Fry

Stand-up comedian from United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Hampstead, London, England1957Active since 1981English
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About Stephen John Fry

Stephen Fry is an English actor, comedian, writer and broadcaster. He was half of the comedy duo Fry and Laurie with Hugh Laurie, and the pair made the sketch show A Bit of Fry and Laurie. He played Lord Melchett in Blackadder II and General Melchett in Blackadder Goes Forth, and played Jeeves opposite Laurie's Bertie Wooster in Jeeves and Wooster. He hosted the comedy panel show QI. His books include the novels The Liar and The Hippopotamus and the book Mythos.

Videos (51)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stephen Fry known for?

He is an English actor, comedian, writer and broadcaster known for the comedy duo Fry and Laurie, the sitcom Blackadder, and as the original host of the panel show QI from 2003 to 2016.

Who is Stephen Fry's longtime comedy partner?

He gained recognition as part of the comedy duo Fry and Laurie alongside Hugh Laurie, appearing together in A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster.

What film earned Stephen Fry a Golden Globe nomination?

For playing Oscar Wilde in the film Wilde (1997), Fry was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

Was Stephen Fry knighted?

Yes, in 2025 Fry was knighted for services to mental health awareness, the environment, and charity.

What charity work does Stephen Fry do?

Since 2011 he has served as president of the mental health charity Mind, and he presented the Emmy Award-winning documentary Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive (2006).

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