John Fortune

Biography

John Fortune was an English satirist, comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his work with John Bird and Rory Bremner on the TV series Bremner, Bird and Fortune. He was educated at Bristol Cathedral School and King's College, Cambridge, where he was to meet and form a lasting friendship with John Bird.

Known For

Match Point

as John the Chauffeur

The Tailor of Panama

as Maltby

Saving Grace

as Melvyn

Calendar Girls

as Frank

Yes Minister

Maybe Baby

as Acupuncturist

The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret

as Magistrate

Bloodbath at the House of Death

as John Harrison

Have I Got News for You

as Self

New Tricks

as Mel Simons