And you get to see him naked.
Which can only be a bonus.
The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy
Its fair to say that this 2005 movie was not entirely well-received.
But one thing we can all agree on was the casting of Stephen as the voice of The Guide.
Absolute Power
On to the small screen now with this satirical BBC Two sitcom from the Noughties.
Fry played the rather unpleasant, manipulative and conniving Charles Prentiss.
QI
For a generation or so, Stephen Fry will simply be known as the man who knows everything.
Or the man who puts down Alan Davies on a weekly basis.
Frys writings, actings and comedy may well be completely unknown to the fact-loving audience.
Stephen has steered the good shipQIfor almost 12 years now, which in TV terms is an eternity.
And quite right too.
Difficult to imagine anyone else presenting.
Alongside him starred a put-down Kiefer Sutherland looking to exact revenge for his sorry life.
The two had just come off the back of24: Live Another Dayand wanted another project to work on.
This Is David Lander
Talk about little seen television shows.
For audiences, however, it was an absolute hoot.
For many, the definitive Jeeves.
A wonderful and touching performance from Mr. Fry.
Blackadder Goes Forth
One word: mehhhhhhh!
Picking a standout performance from the wonderfulBlackadder Goes Forthis disingenuous to a flawless ensemble.
Those General Melchett moments remains utterly priceless, however.
And, in one case, utterly haunting.
The moment where Melchett sends Captain Darling to the front line still sends shivers down the spine.
Heres a YouTube compilation of Melchett gold, from across the assorted Blackadders…
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Heres the glorious take onCountdown…
A particulate favorite for fans was the recurring Peter and John sketches.
at the end of every sketch.
