Nigel Planer
Known for
Seen across enough titles, Nigel Planer turns into a familiar face who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. For much of the audience, Nigel Planer is Charlie--Dept. of Works from 'Brazil', whatever else the credits say. Viewers may also know him from 'I Give It a Year'. The filmography runs to some 79 credits between film and television.
Nigel Planer
46 Movies
33 Series
Seen across enough titles, Nigel Planer turns into a familiar face who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. For much of the audience, Nigel Planer is Charlie--Dept. of Works from 'Brazil', whatever else the credits say. Viewers may also know him from 'I Give It a Year'. The filmography runs to some 79 credits between film and television.
Movies
Plays Charlie--Dept. of Works
Brazil
1985
Plays Brian
I Give It a Year
2013
Plays Keith Hopkins
Flood
2007
Plays Julian
Summer School
1983
Plays Mansell
Yellowbeard
1983
Plays Ned
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
2026
Plays Transvestite
Jealousy
1993
Plays DHSS Manager
Eat the Rich
1987
Plays Aldo Vini
Spaghetti Hoops
1990
Plays Car Salesman
The Wind in the Willows
1996
Plays Sheldon Cohen
You Are Here
1998
Plays American Reporter (voice)
Jeepers Creepers
2020
Plays Taxi Driver
Bright Young Things
2003
Plays Ted Rove
The List
2013
Plays Henry
Burn Burn Burn
2016
Plays The Wazir
Carry On Columbus
1992
Plays Peter Mandelson
The Hunt for Tony Blair
2011
Plays Gerald
The Land Girls
1998
Plays Boring Friend
Dead on Time
1983
Plays Den Dennis
Bad News
1983
Plays Parkey
Clockwork Mice
1995
Plays Gunter
The Supergrass
1985
Plays Den Dennis
More Bad News
1988
Plays Taxi Driver
Diana & Me
1997
Plays Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor
The Strike
1988
Plays Andrew Veitch
Number 27
1988
TV Shows
Plays Lou Lewis
Shine on Harvey Moon
1982
Plays Les Grimley
The Grimleys
1999
Writer
Plays Julian
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
Plays David Castle
King and Castle
1986
Plays Neil
The Young Ones
1982
Plays Ralph Filthy
Filthy Rich & Catflap
1987
Plays Laurence Didcott
Bonjour la Classe
1993
Plays Self
We Have Been Watching
2017
Plays Jeff
Blackeyes
1989
Plays Antonio
The Marriage of Figaro
1994
Plays Sanford Shamiro
Episodes
2011
Plays Mr. Sideney
Hogfather
2006
Plays Arch Astronomer
The Colour of Magic
2008
Plays Langley
Timewasters
2017
Plays Barman
Happy Families
1985
Plays Robert Bainbridge
Mayo
2006
Plays Lord Smedley
Blackadder
1983
Plays Gilfroy Deacon McStannahorse
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
2010
Plays John Fairfax
Lockwood & Co.
2023
Plays Shelford
Jonathan Creek
1997
Plays Captain
Mandy
2020
Plays David Castle
Storyboard
1983
Plays Inspector Hopkins
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
1994
Plays Paul Hocking
Screen One
1989
Plays Egeus
Upstart Crow
2016
Plays Inspector Hopkins
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Plays Ronnie Grunion
Father Brown
2013
Plays Eugene Sutton
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Mr. Venables
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Frank
Inside No. 9
2014
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
Full Filmography
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
Ned
2026
Film
Lockwood & Co.
John Fairfax · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
Nun Wolf
2022
Film
Jeepers Creepers
American Reporter (voice)
2020
Film
Mandy
Captain · 1 episode
2020–
TV
Completely Bad News
Den Dennis
2019
Film
Sleigh
Gerald
2017
Film
Timewasters
Langley · 1 episode
2017–
TV
We Have Been Watching
Self · 5 episodes
2017–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nigel Planer and where are they from?
Nigel Planer is 73 years old, born on February 22, 1953 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Nigel Planer?
Nigel Planer is best known for roles in Brazil, I Give It a Year, Hogfather.
How many movies has Nigel Planer been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Nigel Planer has appeared in 46 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Nigel Planer's first movie?
The career of Nigel Planer began with The Comic Strip (1981).
What is Nigel Planer's most recent movie or series?
Nigel Planer's most recent release is Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard, which premiered on June 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Nigel Planer appeared in?
On television, Nigel Planer has appeared in SpongeBob SquarePants, Blackadder, Death in Paradise, Lockwood & Co..
Does Nigel Planer have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Nigel Planer's upcoming work includes: Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint (2026).
Nigel Planer
1953-02-22 · Westminster, London, England, UK
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. He has appeared in many West End musicals, including original casts of Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.