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2001: Victoria Died in 1901 and Is Still Alive Today (TV Movie documentary) - Queen Victoria 1989: Terry in Pantoland (TV Movie) Christopher Biggins. His theatre roles have included The Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, and 18 months at the London Palladium in the stage adaptation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (where he was teamed in a double act with Louise Gold). Born on 16th December 1948 in Oldham in Lancashire, Christopher was raised in Salisbu… 1996: The Comedy of Errors (New Shakespeare Company / Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London) After not performing in pantomime in 2007, Biggins returned to the stage in 2008 at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton where he played the role of Buttons in Cinderella. 1974: Doctor at Sea (TV Series) - Steward His TV roles include Lukewarm in the BBC sitcom Porridge. In 2014, he took part in the celebrity cookery programme Celebrity MasterChef on BBC One. 1974: The Sex Thief - Porky Prescott Upstairs, Downstairs Series 2: Episode 9. 1 in the iTunes comedy album chart[citation needed]. 2009: Celebrity Come Dine With Me (TV Series) Christopher Biggins is a well known figure to many Rocky Horror Show fans, both as a Transylvanian in The Rocky Horror Picture Show as well as more recently the Narrator in the UK tour of The Rocky Horror Show a role he also played in The Rocky Horror Tribute Show.. Meat Loaf, Pierre Bedenes, Christopher Biggins, Gaye Brown, Rufus Collins, and Lindsay Ingram in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Christopher Biggins tells of … 1983: Dead on Time (Short) - Bigot The show's producers stated that Biggins had made "a number of comments capable of causing great offence to housemates and the viewing public" with regard to antisemitic comments to his fellow housemates, as well as his view of bisexuals, whom he described as the "worst type" and blamed for the spread of HIV/AIDS. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and as STEPHANO in the Derek Jarman film version of Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST. His first lead stage role was at the age of 17 in a Stage '65 production of Molière's Le Médecin malgré lui, leading to work with a local repertory theatre company.[2]. Biggins personal favourite panto is Mother Goose. In May 2017, he returned to BBC Radio 2 to sit in for Paul O'Grady on his Sunday early evening programme. I’ve always been a Conservative, though I would have voted for John Smith. 2000: The Write Stuff 1989: Family Fortunes (TV Series) - Widow Twankey Christopher has also managed to fit in a year with The Royal Shakespeare Company appearing in London Assurance with Judi Dench and Donald Sinden. 1h 40m. In 2014, he took part in a celebrity edition of Catchphrase. 1994: Decadence - The Entourage #1 1975: The Girls of Slender Means (TV Series) - Frank Sales of the rose will benefit the Claire House charity. 1998: Adam's Family Tree (TV Series) - Sid We need a new man. The star of everything from the original Rocky Horror Picture Show movie to I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, will be cutting the ribbon at the new visitor centre and cafe at … 1978: The Dark Lady of The Sonnets - Directed (Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London, England) After all, when I was in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the 1970s, I dreamed of being a big-time movie-star and living in Los Angeles. Biggins was born in Oldham, Lancashire, and brought up in Salisbury, Wiltshire, attended St Probus school where he took elocution lessons and participated in local drama groups. 1993: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (New Shakespeare Company / Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London) I've reached the age [57] where all kinds of roles are opening up to me.[2]. 1977: It Could Happen to You - Apothecary In the early 1980s he hosted children's game show On Safari, which had a jungle-themed studio set. He had tried out for Jim Sharman’s Jesus Christ Superstar several times, and eventually got a call to be in The Rocky Horror Picture Show as a result. In December 2012, he returned to the Theatre Royal, Plymouth in Dick Whittington. Retrieved September 1, 2019. He is best known for his role as Lukewarm in the BBC sitcom Porridge, one of the most famous British comedy series starring Ronnie Barker. He had a leading role in The Phoenix and the Carpet (1997). Christopher Biggins was born on December 16, 1948 in Oldham, Lancashire, England as Christopher Kenneth Biggins. Osborne Whitworth Meat Loaf, Pierre Bedenes, Christopher Biggins, Gaye Brown, Rufus Collins, and Lindsay Ingram in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 1972: ITV Sunday Night Theatre (TV Series) - Man #2 At the end of 2009 he was in pantomime in Plymouth playing Widow Twanky. "[17] In 2014, he said: "I loved John Major, he was charismatic and charming. I got it from a site that featured it on a different site than youtube and uploaded it here. In 2008, he briefly co-presented a Sunday morning radio show on BBC London with Lesley Joseph. 1977: The Basil Brush Show (TV Series) I hope we have a new Conservative leader making his way to the top now. He had a long list of credits before he was cast as a Transylvanian in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and was already well known in England for his recurring role in the sitcom Porridge. 1993: The Taming of the Shrew (New Shakespeare Company / Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London) In 2010, he was a celebrity guest team captain on an episode of What Do Kids Know? 1982: A Midsummer's Night Dream (New Shakespeare Company / Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London) Since leaving the Jungle he has made numerous TV appearances here and abroad. In 2017 he recorded two songs for the album Wit & Whimsy – Songs by Alexander S. Bermange (one solo and one featuring all of the album's 23 artists), which reached No. In May 2011, he starred in the second series of Channel 4's Celebrity Five Go To... in which the celebrities visited South Africa. Other comedy shows he appeared in include Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Stars of the show – Christopher Biggins, Hayley Flaherty and Richard Meek. He has been married to Neil Sinclair since December 30, 2006. This page was last modified on 9 January 2019, at 19:56. 1973: Jackanory Playhouse (TV Series) - Prince Arbuthnot Biggins was married to Australian actress Beatrice Norbury from 1971 to 1974. He appeared as the regular character Lukewarm in the situation comedy Porridge (1974–1977) starring Ronnie Barker. 2007: A Bucket o' French & Saunders (TV Series) 1996: Paint Your Wagon (New Shakespeare Company / Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London) 1975: Eskimo Nell - Jeremy Biggins hosts an annual show West End Live in London's Leicester Square. 1980-1981: Brendon Chase (TV Series) - Reverend Whiting Despite these serious roles, his co-hosting of Surprise Surprise and hosting children's game show On Safari (1982–1984) for TVS led to his being typecast as a "bubbly personality"; when asked in 2005 if he resented this, he replied .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, No, not a bit of it. On children's television, he had a regular role as department store owner Adam Painting in the children's television programme Rentaghost (1978–1983) and also played Reverend Whiting in Southern Television's Brendon Chase, produced in 1980. Christopher Biggins, 69, is an actor and TV star from Oldham in Lancashire. 1975: Whodunnit? [12], In 2014, he filled the role of Mrs Smee in his Southend, Essex.[13]. Rocky Horror and Christopher Biggins ready to shock and roll. He played Nero in the BBC dramatisation of I, Claudius (1976), from the novels by Robert Graves, having been selected for the role partly on the strength of a television commercial in which he had played a Roman emperor presiding over the games. 1979: Murder at the Wedding (TV Mini-Series) - Clive 1995: French and Saunders (TV Series) In 2011, Biggins played the part of Mrs Crusoe in Cardiff's Robinson Crusoe Pantomime, in the New Theatre. In 2010, Biggins appeared as a guest star narrator in The Rocky Horror Show at the Belfast Grand Opera House (March and April), at the Sunderland Empire Theatre (June) [needs update], Southend Cliffs Pavilion (September), Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin and also at the Liverpool Empire Theatre (October). 2014: Catchphrase (TV Series) 1973: Roberts Robots (TV Series) - Robot Entertainer (British TV series) winners, LGBT broadcasters from the United Kingdom, Articles with dead external links from June 2016, Articles needing additional references from February 2020, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from June 2010, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2018, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 30 November 2020, at 17:50. 2001: tvSSFBM EHKL (TV Movie documentary) - Quiz Master / Lop Ears / Various Characters 2000: Circus – Arnie The Rocky Horror Picture Show Dir. Jim Sharman. [14] In 2014 and 2015, Biggins sat in for Liza Tarbuck on BBC Radio 2 while she was away. Christopher Biggins was born on December 16, 1948 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. 2010: Mongrels (TV Series) - God He voices It's Not Me, It's You on Channel 5. Born on December 16, 1948 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, Christopher Biggins is one of the best known faces on English television. Christopher Biggens is an English actor who appeared as a Transylvanian in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 1973: 7 of 1 (TV Series) - Sir Laurence 1979: The Tempest - Stephano, a drunken mariner 1971: Henry Vlll (Aldwych Theatre in London) 1976: I, Claudius (TV Mini-Series) - Nero 2015: Hoff the Record (TV Series) - Christopher Biggins One of Biggins' earliest roles was on Upstairs, Downstairs in Series 2, as the character Mr. Donaldson in the episode "An Object of Value" (1974). Also in 2010, he played God in the BBC adult puppet comedy show Mongrels. 1971: Paul Temple (TV Series) - Archie 2007: The Rocky Horror Show – Narrator (UK Toruing Company) He is an actor and writer, known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Revelations (2005) and Masada (1981). Christopher's last performance in the West End was as Baron Bomburst in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the London Palladium. 1976: Romeo and Juliet (TV Movie) - Servant to Capulet (uncredited) It Could Happen to You (1975), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Adventures of a Plumber’s Mate (1978), Derek Jarman’s The Tempest (1979), and “The Baker” in the 1999 film Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 1975: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Transylvanian Green 1972: London Assurance (Royal Shakespeare Company /New Theatre in London) His film roles include The Sex Thief (1973), Eskimo Nell (1975), It Could Happen to You (1975), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978), Derek Jarman's The Tempest (1979), and "The Baker" in the 1999 film Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Richard O’Brien’s outrageous classic The Rocky Horror Show is thrusting its way back to the Grand Opera House from Monday 29 March – Sat 3 April, featuring Christopher Biggins as The Narrator and Olivier Award winner David Bedella as the celebrated Frank ‘n’ Furter.. - Lukewarm 2012: Run for Your Wife - Bobby Franklin [15] He is now openly gay and formed a civil partnership with his partner, Neil Sinclair, on 30 December 2006 at Hackney Register Office. In 1999 Biggins was surprised with the big red book on This is Your Life He appeared in The One Doctor, one of Big Finish Productions' audio dramas based on the television series Doctor Who. 1987: The Gemini Factor (TV Series) - TV astologer 1982: On Safari 2009 Psychoville (TV Series) – Joe/Jelly /Lomax Christopher has also taken part in a successful run of ‘The Play What I Wrote’; directed by Kenneth Brannagh; and is a regular guest star as The Narrator in the National Tour of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’. He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1999, when he was surprised by Michael Aspel at the Theatre Royal, Brighton.[4]. 1976: The Duchess of Duke Street (TV Series) - Nelson He was eventually voted the winner of the show on 30 November 2007.[5]. Born on December 16, 1948 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, Christopher Biggins is one of the best known faces on English television. Margaret had seemed to personify all that. The screen and stage roles continued, and he has still has a high profile in England, appearing on several reality competition shows in recent years. Biggins was raised in Salisbury in Wiltshire. 1991: Woof! [8][9][10] Forty-four people complained to Ofcom about comments Biggins made, but Ofcom ruled that he was not in breach of broadcasting rules.[11]. And anyway, I'm having something of a second wind now. [16], Politically, Biggins has expressed his admiration for former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. 2010: What Do Kids Know? He has been married to Neil Sinclair since December 30, 2006. His most famous role is that of Widow Twankey in Aladdin. In 2010, Biggins appeared as a guest star narrator in The Rocky Horror Show at the Belfast Grand Opera House (March and April), at the Sunderland Empire Theatre (June), Southend Cliffs Pavilion (September), Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin and also at the Liverpool Empire Theatre (October). In December 2013, he filled the role of Dame Trot alongside Bob Carolgees in a production of Jack and the Beanstalk at New Theatre, Hull. (TV Series) - Mr Atkinson 2014: Celebrity MasterChef (TV Series) 1981: Masada (TV Mini-Series) - Albinus September 29 until October 2 £19.50 to £32 8pm Saturday, 5pm and 8.30pm 01473 433100 0 comment In 2017, he received the Lifetime Achievement award at The Great British Pantomime Awards. (1973) and Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973, 1978). He won £1,000 for his chosen charity. 1996: The Tempest" (New Shakespeare Company / Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London) Christopher has also managed to fit in a year with The Royal Shakespeare Company appearing in London Assurance with Judi Dench and Donald Sinden. 1979: Crime and Punishment (TV Mini-Series) - Zossimov 2003: Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (TV Movie) Christopher Biggins, Ishaq Bux, Hugh Cecil, Imogen Claire, Rufus Collins, Sadie Corre, Fran Fullenwider, Lindsay Ingram, Peggy Ledger, Annabel Leventon, and Tony Then in The Rocky Horror … 1973: Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? 2007: I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! Christopher Kenneth Biggins (born 16 December 1948) is an English actor and television presenter. 1977: Yes, Honestly (TV Series) - Brian 1992: Cluedo (TV Series) - Rev. 1973: Armchair 30 (TV Series) - Flub Christopher Biggins at the Internet Movie Database Official Twitter account Learn how and when to remove this template message, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, "Biggins has been removed from the Big Brother House – Celebrity Big Brother", "Christopher Biggins infuriates viewers by describing bisexuals as the 'worst type' on Celebrity Big Brother", "Christopher Biggins apologises for Holocaust 'joke' after being kicked off Celebrity Big Brother", "Christopher Biggins cleared by Ofcom over Big Brother bisexual comments", "Christopher Biggins and Bob Carolgees are to star in Jack and the Beanstalk at Hull New Theatre", "Christopher Biggins interview: "Bisexuals should own up to what they are, and not ruin a woman's life, "Christopher Biggins says no to redefining marriage", "Thousands help comedian Sandi Toksvig renew vows after introduction of gay marriage", "Christopher Biggins interview with London Theatre Guide", Christopher Biggins' appearance on This Is Your Life, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christopher_Biggins&oldid=991555158, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! [6], In 2013, he appeared on The Celebrity Chase, where he was the first person in the history of the show to answer all 6 questions correctly while going for a higher offer.[7]. He had a long list of credits before he was cast as a Transylvanian in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and was already well known in England for his recurring role in the sitcom Porridge. 2010: Celebrity Five Go To (TV Series) ... and is a regular guest star as The Narrator in the National Tour of The ROCKY HORROR SHOW. He also appeared in the BBC's Poldark (1977) as the Reverend Osborne Whitworth, in Minder in the episode "The Bounty Hunter" (1979) and the TV miniseries Masada (1981). 1993: Romeo & Juliet (New Shakespeare Company / Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London) Christopher Biggins was born on December 16, 1948 in Oldham, Lancashire, England as Christopher Kenneth Biggins. The Lab - UK Rocky Horror Stage Show Details Visit the Rocky Horror Company official web site link: Print Email this to a friend to the Main Lab: Christopher Biggins as The Narrator Truro York Wimbledon Belfast, Torquay, Cambridge 07, Southend, Sheffield, Blackpool, Dunstable. 2001: Cold Fish - Roland 'The Agent' Biggins is well known for his performances in pantomime. He has been married to Neil Sinclair since December 30, 2006. 1971-1972:The Fenn Street Gang (TV Series) - Man / Hawkins 1977: Doctor on the Go (TV Series) - Nurse Franklyn Christopher has also taken part in a successful run of The Play What I Wrote; directed by Kenneth Brannagh; and is a regular guest as The Narrator in the National Tour of The Rocky Horror Show. [3] He appeared as the regular character Lukewarm in the situation comedy Porridge (1974–1977) starring Ronnie Barker. Christopher Biggins, Actor: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien, Meatloaf, Christopher Biggins. 1983-1988: Dramarama (TV Series) - Mr. Tomlin / Arnold / Derek Giles In 2012, he was cast in the film version of Ray Cooney's farce Run for Your Wife. 1971: Doctor at Large (TV Series) -2nd Father, 2010: The Rocky Horror Show – Narrator (UK Toruing Company) Christopher Biggins - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia. He is an actor and writer, known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Masada (1981) and Revelations (2005). 1978: A Midsummer's Night Dream - Directed (Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London, England) He was chosen by the public to take part in the first secret mission. 1978: The Dancing Princesses (TV Movie) - Otto He was previously married to Beatrice Aston. Other comedy shows he appeared in include Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? UK/USA, 1975. He took part in the seventh series of I'm a Celebrity...Me Out of Here! 1998: Mike & Angelo (TV Series) - Chubby Cheese Most recently Christopher appeared on ITV’s primetime […] He is an actor and writer, known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), The Antagonists (1981) and Revelations (2005). Christopher Biggins (born 16 December 19481) played Banto Zame in the Big Finish Productions audio story The One Doctor. He previously a job in The Rocky Horror Picture Display (1975) among the Transylvanians. His TV roles include Lukewarm in the BBC sitcom Porridge. 1977: Poldark (TV Series) - Rev.

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