John Fortune
Known for
John Fortune counts as a veteran of both film and television who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'The Tailor of Panama' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. The career now covers more than 61 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Match Point', playing John the Chauffeur.
John Fortune
13 Movies
14 Series
John Fortune counts as a veteran of both film and television who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'The Tailor of Panama' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. The career now covers more than 61 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'Match Point', playing John the Chauffeur.
Movies
Plays Maltby
The Tailor of Panama
2001
Plays John the Chauffeur
Match Point
2005
Plays Frank
Calendar Girls
2003
Plays Melvyn
Saving Grace
2000
Plays Acupuncturist
Maybe Baby
2000
Plays John Harrison
Bloodbath at the House of Death
1984
Plays Sir Gerald
Take a Girl Like You
1970
Plays Prince
The Light Princess
1978
Plays George Saunders
Don't Leave Me This Way
1993
Plays Poet
Timon of Athens
1981
TV Shows
Plays Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
Plays Clive Reynolds
First Among Equals
1986
Plays Dr. Brian Kingston
Campion
1989
Plays Mel Simons
New Tricks
2004
Plays Max Tewkesbury
Hi-de-Hi!
1980
Plays Magistrate
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
2010
Plays Frank
Spine Chillers
2003
Plays Magistrate
Comedy Showcase
2007
Plays Sir Vivian
The Queen's Nose
1995
Plays Dick Thomson
Playhouse
1974
Plays Psychologist
Hardwicke House
1987
Plays Clement
Joking Apart
1993
Plays George Potter
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Squire Thorpe
Murder Most Horrid
1991
Latest Trailers
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Match Point
Full Filmography
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
Magistrate · 1 episode
2010
TV
New Tricks
Mel Simons · 1 episode
2008
TV
Comedy Showcase
Magistrate · 1 episode
2007
TV
Match Point
John the Chauffeur
2005
Film
Spine Chillers
Frank · 1 episode
2003
TV
Calendar Girls
Frank
2003
Film
The Tailor of Panama
Maltby
2001
Film
The Queen's Nose
Sir Vivian · 1 episode
2000
TV
Maybe Baby
Acupuncturist
2000
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Fortune still alive?
John Fortune passed away on December 31, 2013 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of John Fortune?
John Fortune is best known for roles in Match Point, The Tailor of Panama, Saving Grace.
How many movies has John Fortune been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1965), John Fortune has appeared in 13 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was John Fortune's first movie?
The career of John Fortune began with The Drinking Party (1965).
What is John Fortune's most recent movie or series?
John Fortune's most recent release is The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, which premiered on October 1, 2010.
What TV shows has John Fortune appeared in?
On television, John Fortune has appeared in Yes Minister, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, Have I Got News for You, New Tricks.
John Fortune
1939-06-30 · Bristol, England, UK
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.