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Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

  • 67 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, comedian and author

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Stephen Fry to host PG Wodehouse celebration

Stephen Fry is to introduce Plum: Homage To Happiness, a theatrical tribute to writer PG Wodehouse at Wilton's Music Hall on 20th May which will feature a cast including Alexander Armstrong and Stephen Mangan.

British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2025

Arise Sir Stephen! Fry wants knighthood to represent 'sign of hope' for others

Stephen Fry received a knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castle in his own inimitable style, as he paired comfy trainers with his morning suit.

ITV, 25th March 2025

Stephen Fry and Rosie Jones among celebrities condemning cuts to UK disability benefits

They joined the UK's biggest food bank network, Trussell, in urging ministers to rethink the planned changes, warning they risked pushing even more disabled people into poverty and reliance on charity food handouts.

Patrick Butler, The Guardian, 21st March 2025

Stephen Fry says his great intelligence is down to one surprising thing

Stephen Fry says his intelligence is not down to any great skill but just having a "sticky memory".

Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 10th March 2025

Stephen Fry casually breaks staggering Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? record

Sir Stephen Fry won £250,000 on the show, emerging as the highest-scoring celebrity since Richard Madeley managed £125,000 in 2022. However, Sir Stephen didn't do so alone, as he had assistance from host Jeremy Clarkson on the big question.

Joel Harley, Metro, 27th January 2025

Stephen Fry suggests his breakdown ended A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Stephen Fry has attributed A Bit Of Fry & Laurie ending to his nervous breakdown, making the admission in the latest series of Radio 4's What's Funny About... revisiting classic comedies.

British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2025

Stephen Fry confirmed in cast of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

The popular broadcaster and actor has been revealed as the voice of a mysterious character in the ongoing Disney Plus series.

Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 9th January 2025

Stephen Fry to be knighted

Stephen Fry has been recognised in the New Year Honours List with a knighthood.

British Comedy Guide, 31st December 2024

Stephen Fry treated chronic pain 'as a friend'

Stephen Fry has said he sometimes thought of his chronic pain "as a friend" as he tried to manage his condition after an accident.

Ethan Gudge and Vicky Castle, BBC, 28th December 2024

Stephen Fry criticises Stonewall's "nonsensical" stance on trans issues

The author and broadcaster spoke out for the first time against the LGBT rights charity's advocacy for gender ideology during an interview with the Triggernometry podcast.

James Eastham, The Telegraph, 19th December 2024

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