In October 2015, it was announced that Fry would retire as the host of QI after the "M" series, and he was replaced by Sandi Toksvig.[76]. He portrayed an outdoor magazine publisher helping to ease his best worldly reporter (Joel McHale) into a desk job. Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. [7], Fry was born in Hampstead, London, on 24 August 1957[8] to Marianne Eve Fry (née Newman) and Alan John Fry (1930–2019),[9] a British physicist and inventor. Once a columnist in The Listener and The Daily Telegraph, he now writes a weekly technology column in the Saturday edition of The Guardian. [45][46], Fry has appeared in a number of BBC adaptations of plays and books, including a 1992 adaptation of the Simon Gray play The Common Pursuit (he had previously appeared in the West End stage production); a 1998 Malcolm Bradbury adaptation of the Mark Tavener novel In the Red, taking the part of the Controller of BBC Radio 2; and in 2000 in the role of Professor Bellgrove in the BBC serial Gormenghast, which was adapted from the first two novels of Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast series. [252] Fry said, "My five years in the role have been an honour and a privilege beyond almost anything I can remember. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder.He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. 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Stephen Fry Stephen Fry – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. [94], Fry wrote the play Latin! Audible Stories is a free website where kids of all ages can listen to hundreds of Audible audio titles across six different languages—English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese—for free, so they can keep learning, dreaming and just being kids. Between 1996 and 1997, Stephen Fry appeared in two different films in the relatively small role of an unnamed judge. [103][104] In August 2013, he lent his voice to the title role in Britten's operetta Paul Bunyan at the Wales Millennium Centre with the Welsh National Youth Opera. The Ickabog. He is especially admired for his ability to desacralize even the most serious or taboo of topics. Fry wrote on Twitter: "It looks as though a certain cat is out of a certain bag. ELLIOT Spencer is 30 years Stephen Fry’s junior but he has been majorly credited for helping the TV legend find happiness in his personal life. Leben. With Hugh Laurie, as the comedy double act Fry and Laurie, he co-wrote and co-starred in A Bit of Fry and Laurie, and the duo also played the title roles in Jeeves and Wooster.Fry played the lead in the film Wilde, was Melchett in the Blackadder television series and was the host of celebrity comedy trivia show, QI. Fry's film acting roles include playing his idol Oscar Wilde in the film Wilde (1997), a performance which saw him nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, Inspector Thompson in Robert Altman's murder mystery Gosford Park (2001), and Mr. Johnson in Whit Stillman's Love & Friendship (2016). In the same year, he also appeared in the Dutch film The Discovery of Heaven, directed by Jeroen Krabbé and based on the novel by Harry Mulisch. He did not vote in the 2005 general election because of the stance of both the Labour and Conservative parties with regard to the Iraq War. [101][102] He received excellent reviews. [105] In December 2013, Fry was invited by The Noel Coward Society to lay flowers on the statue of Sir Noël Coward at The Gershwin Theatre in Manhattan to celebrate the 114th birthday of "The Master". Actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry says there is a "huge moral difference" between historical drug use and cases of sexual abuse. [101][102] The production transferred to Broadway, with previews beginning 15 October 2013 and Opening Night 10 November 2013. [185] On 16 April 2018, Fry released the first episode of a new podcast "Stephen Fry's 7 Deadly Sins" available on his website and other podcasting platforms[186] The first episode of the second series was released on 13 January 2020 and continued to be released over the course of nine weeks. He described the cancer as aggressive and said that early intervention had saved his life. [93] In September 2012, he guest-starred as himself in the audio comedy drama We Are The BBC, produced by the Wireless Theatre Company, written by Susan Casanove. The Wachowskis pointed out that it was Fry's "normalcy" in the face of the insanity of the censorship of BTV that makes his character truly powerful and adds a "wholly unexpected dimension to the film". [95] It had a revival in 2009 at London's Cock Tavern Theatre, directed by Adam Spreadbury-Maher. [180] He counts Wikipedia among his favourite websites "because I like to find out that I died, and that I'm currently in a ballet in China, and all the other very accurate and important things that Wikipedia brings us all. Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. Fry appeared in campaign literature to support changing the British electoral system from first-past-the-post to alternative vote for electing members of parliament to the House of Commons in the Alternative Vote referendum of 2011. Fry graduated from Queen’s College Cambridge from 1979. [160] Later the same month, he was announced as the 2007 Mind Champion of the Year,[1] in recognition of the success of his documentary The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive in raising awareness of bipolar disorder. or Tobacco and Boys for the 1980 Edinburgh Festival, where it won the Fringe First prize. "[129], Fry wields a considerable amount of influence through his use of Twitter. [63] His six-part travel series Stephen Fry in America began on BBC One in October 2008, and saw him travel to each of the 50 US states. In 1983, the BBC offered Fry, Laurie and Thompson their own show, which became The Crystal Cube, a mixture of science fiction and mockumentary that was cancelled after the first episode. Fry grew up in the village of Booton near Reepham, Norfolk, having moved from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, at an early age, where he attended Chesham Preparatory School. [119], Fry has appeared in numerous advertisements – either on-screen or in voice-over – starting with an appearance as "Count Ivan Skavinsky Skavar" in a 1982 advert for Whitbread Best Bitter. [65], In August 2011, Stephen Fry's 100 Greatest Gadgets was shown on Channel 4 as one of the 100 Greatest strand. In November 2018, Fry released a follow-up to Mythos, titled Heroes. [191][192], On 6 January 2015, British tabloid The Sun reported that Fry would marry his partner, comedian Elliott Spencer. [98] He was also cast in a lead role in Simon Gray's 1995 play Cell Mates, which he left three days into the West End run, pleading stage fright. In April 1986, Fry was among the British comedians who appeared in the first live telethon Comic Relief. [174] His best friend is Hugh Laurie,[175] whom he met while both were at Cambridge and with whom he has collaborated many times over the years. Fry attacked the Catholic Church's teachings on sexuality and denounced its wealth. [216][217] Fry has spoken publicly about his experience with bipolar disorder, which was depicted in the documentary Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive. [44], He reprised his role as (a descendant of) Lord Melchett for The Big Night In, a 20 April 2020 telethon held during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a skit which he held a video call with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, who made a surprise appearance. "[249] In May 2017 it was announced that Fry, along with broadcaster RTÉ, were under criminal investigation for blasphemy under the 2009 Defamation Act, following a complaint from a member of the public about the broadcast: the case was dropped after Gardaí confirmed that they had not been able to locate a sufficient number of offended people. Fry was the special guest in their "Blackmail" sketch. He has been described as "deeply dippy for all things digital", claims to have bought the third Macintosh computer sold in the UK (his friend Douglas Adams bought the first two) and jokes that he has never encountered a smartphone that he has not bought. In July 2014, Fry appeared on stage with Monty Python on the opening night of their live show Monty Python Live (Mostly). [264] In the lighthearted sketch, Fry reprises his Blackadder character Lord Meltchett, who is on a Zoom call with the Duke of Cambridge as they talk about television shows such as EastEnders and Tiger King as well as homeschooling. [140] On 11 March 2012, Fry noted his passing of the four-million-followers mark with a tweet: "Lordy I've breasted the 4 million followers tape. The couple enjoyed an extended three-month working honeymoon together and have been vocal about their love for one another despite some comment about the 30-year age gap between them. HE EXPRESSED an interest in having children with husband Elliott Spencer last month, but Alan Davies has warned Stephen Fry it's not as easy as it … "[203], On 18 May 2018, Fry participated in the semi-annual Munk Debates in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he argued against political correctness on the Con side of the topic "Be it resolved, what you call political correctness, I call progress..." alongside Jordan Peterson, and in opposition to Pro side represented by Michelle Goldberg and Michael Eric Dyson. A second series, retitled Alfresco, was broadcast in 1983, and a third in 1984; it established Fry and Laurie's reputation as a comedy double act. QI has the highest viewing figures for any show on BBC Four and Dave (formerly UKTV G2). While Stephen and Elliott are thinking about starting a family now, they previously dismissed reports that they had any "baby plans" when asked by a fan on Twitter at the beginning of the year. Fry is a patron of its Lip Theatre Company. Stephen Fry said today Eton and private schoolchildren suffer from 'inverted snobbery' and are as likely to self-harm as youngsters from tougher [173] Fry is friends with Prince Charles, through his work with the Prince's Trust. Fry is also known for his roles in television, such as Lord Melchett in the BBC television comedy series Blackadder and the title character in the television series Kingdom and Absolute Power as well as a recurring guest role as Dr Gordon Wyatt on the American crime series Bones. 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Stephen Fry is always a delight to read and listen to and, if I’m being honest, I think I enjoyed this one more than Mythos (which was also a 5-star for me, so this one gets an imaginary, but loving “+”!). [149], In 1995, Fry was presented with an honorary doctorate from the University of Dundee, which named their main Students' Association bar after his novel The Liar. "Stephen Fry on Twitter: "Since becoming vegetarian I seem to have developed a virtual addiction to kimchi... "Stephen Fry on Twitter: "@NaomiAlex72 I wish I could be a vegetarian... "The black cab: a moving monument to London life", "Ten Things You Never Knew About Stephen Fry", "Stephen Fry to marry partner Elliott Spencer", "Benjamin Zephaniah 'airbrushed from Yes to AV leaflets, "The law has no place in scientific disputes", "Cameron rejects Stephen Fry's call for Russian Winter Olympics boycott", "Stephen Fry's Most Treasured Possession Is from P.G. [184] This vehicle has been featured in Fry's production Stephen Fry in America. Prince William and Stephen Fry joined forces on Thursday night for a surprise comedy skit during the BBC’s The Big Night In.The show, in collaboration with Comic Relief and Children … He grew up in Norfolk and attended Uppingham School and Stout's Hill. He attended the Prince's wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. Fry. In 2007, Fry wrote, for director Peter Jackson, a script for a remake of The Dam Busters. Fry helped to fund a 1988 London re-staging of Stanshall's Stinkfoot, a Comic Opera, written by Vivian and Ki Longfellow-Stanshall for the Bristol-based Old Profanity Showboat. Stephen Fry lends voice to children's mindfulness app from BBC. In the summer of 1977, he passed two A-Levels in English and French, with grades of A and B. Many fans would argue that the Harry Potter series is one of the best in children’s book history, without much to criticize. Heroes by Stephen Fry is a book I had to listen to. During this time, Fry starred in Blackadder II as Lord Melchett, made a guest appearance in Blackadder the Third as the Duke of Wellington, then returned to a starring role in Blackadder Goes Forth, as General Melchett. "[248] "Because the God who created this universe, if it was created by God, is quite clearly a maniac, utter maniac. His current site, The New Adventures of Mr Stephen Fry, has existed since 2002 and has attracted many visitors following his first blog in September 2007, which comprised a 6,500-word "blessay" on smartphones. Sir David Frost: That Was the Life That Was. I really recommend listening to this if you can – it is terrific. No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. [90], Since August 2008, he has presented Fry's English Delight, a series on BBC Radio 4 about the English language. He has an elder brother, Roger, and a younger sister, Joanna. Stephen Fry is an English actor, author, poet, comedian, and television and radio presenter. [200][201] Fry said in 2015 that the Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre "has done more to damage the Britain I love than any single person". [178], A fan of cricket, Fry has stated that he is related to former England cricketer C. B. Fry,[179] and was interviewed for the Ashes Fever DVD, reporting on England's victory over Australia in the 2005 Ashes series. Children can learn and develop mindful habits to help them through these unprecedented times with the launch of Your Mindful Garden, a new CBeebies activity voiced by Stephen Fry. [114], On 13 June 2020, it was announced that Stephen Fry would read JK Rowling's children's book, The Ickabog. Stephen Fry has weighed in on the news that parliament will be suspended in the run-up to Brexit, calling it a "dangerous coup d’état" He likened the government to: "Children playing with matches, but spitefully not accidentally: gleefully torching an ancient democracy and any tattered shreds of reputation or standing our poor country had left." But now I'm so happy to relinquish my seat on the board to Thomas Smith and to engage as fully as I can in the role of ambassador for Norwich City. Comedy. Children can learn and develop mindful habits to help them through these unprecedented times with the launch of Your Mindful Garden, a new CBeebies activity voiced by Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Audio Book Listen Online. How dare you? FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Wagner & Me. Mystery & Thriller Audiobook Club. [187], Fry struggled to keep his homosexuality secret during his teenage years at public school, and by his own account did not engage in sexual activity for 16 years until the mid-1990s. Between 1990 and 1993, Fry starred as Jeeves (alongside Hugh Laurie's Bertie Wooster) in Jeeves and Wooster, 23 hour-long adaptations of P. G. Wodehouse's novels and short stories. Stephen Fry, Actor: Gosford Park. Stephen Fry is a voice actor known for voicing Cheshire Cat, Reaver, and The Hitchhiker"s Guide to the Galaxy. M ythosis Stephen Fry’s 10th book. On 13 July 2010, he was made an honorary fellow of Cardiff University,[154] and on 28 January 2011, he was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Sussex, for his work campaigning for people suffering from mental health problems, bipolar disorder and HIV. Feels like there's a Tigger version of me bouncing inside and eager to burst out", "Nadiya Hussain and Stephen Fry reveal their mental health battles in moving Sport Relief film", "Stephen Fry: recent attempted suicide a 'close-run thing, "Stephen Fry reveals he attempted suicide in 2012", "Stephen Fry's Podgrams: Episode 1, Broken Arm", "Stephen Fry is a Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, part 1/2 (Series 13, Episode 2)", "Who are you again? Stephen Fry says he is learning caligraphy during self-isolation. He later said that he would have killed himself if he had not had "the option of disappearing". I take this opportunity to apologise now." The ensuing rant – articulate, polite but savage – was widely shared. [170] In March 2014 Fry beat David Attenborough and Davina McCall to win the Best Presenter award at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards. Following his release, Fry resumed his education at City College Norwich, promising administrators that he would study rigorously and sit the Cambridge entrance exams. And here was us thinking it was impossible for us … The 57-year-old, who tied the knot in January, admitted he would have to act soon if he did want to become a father. All Sub Genres. [32] In 2018, alongside Nadiya Hussain and Olly Alexander, Fry was part of Sport Relief's attempt to raise awareness of mental health. "[112], In 2017, Fry also released his own audio book on Audible, titled Mythos,[113] which he both wrote and narrated. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. [236] In his first autobiography he described how he once considered ordination to the Anglican priesthood, but came to the conclusion that he "couldn't believe in God, because [he] was fundamentally Hellenic in [his] outlook. He was also the longtime host of the BBC television quiz show QI, with his tenure lasting from 2003 to 2016, for which he was nominated for six British Academy Television Awards. Fry is the patron of the audiobook charity Listening Books. Immerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable Children’s short stories written by one of our most successful playwrights of all time. [79] Later that same year, he wrote the English libretto and dialogue for Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of The Magic Flute.[80]. [66] In the same month, the nature documentary series Ocean Giants, narrated by Fry, premiered. What's that about? "It's bliss, I do carry a ridiculous beam on my face.". [232][233], In February 2018, Fry announced via a video that he had had an operation to treat prostate cancer, involving the removal of that organ and 11 adjacent lymph nodes, and he was recovering from the surgery. In 2012, Fry wrote the foreword to the Union of UEA Students report on the student experience for LGBT+ members. [115] Fry received criticism for narrating the book, due to Rowling's views on transgender issues, as Fry has been an outspoken advocate for LGBT equality. To order a copy for £17, go to guardianbookshop.com or … Stephen Fry has 218 books on Goodreads with 543058 ratings. In June 2015, Fry backed children's fairy tale app GivingTales in aid of UNICEF together with other British celebrities Sir Roger Moore, Ewan McGregor, Dame Joan Collins, Joanna Lumley, Michael Caine, David Walliams, Charlotte Rampling, Paul McKenna and Michael Ball. The actor clarified his remarks on BBC Radio 4's Today show [258] He has been the President of the Great Fen Project since 2006[259] and Vice-president of international NGO Fauna and Flora International since 2009. [169] As recognition of his public support for LGBT+ rights and for the Union's report, the Union of UEA Students awarded him, on 18 October 2012, Honorary Life Membership of the Union. How dare you create a world in which there is such misery that is not our fault? [257], Fry is a supporter of nature and wildlife conservation. [241], In 2010, Fry was made a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association, stating: "it is essential to nail one's colours to the mast as a humanist. The 57-year-old, who tied the knot in January, admitted he would have to … Regarding football, he is a supporter of Norwich City, and is a regular visitor to Carrow Road. Children's Books; Animals & Pets; Arts, Music & Photography; Cars, Trains & Things That Go; Early Learning; Education & Reference; Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths; Geography & Cultures; Holidays & Celebrations ; Humour; Literature & Fiction; Mysteries & Detective Stories; Science Fiction & Fantasy; Avg. One of these films was an adaptation of the classic children’s story The Wind in the Willows, and the other film was the beloved classic Spice World. [161] That same year, Broadcast magazine listed Fry at number four in its "Hot 100" list of influential on-screen performers, describing him as a polymath and a "national treasure". Fry said: "Bone cancer in children, what's that about? [182] For the 25th anniversary of the GNU operating system, Fry appeared in a video explaining some of the philosophy behind GNU by likening it to the sharing found in science. [89] In July 2008, he appeared as himself in I Love Stephen Fry, an Afternoon Play for Radio 4 written by former Fry and Laurie script editor Jon Canter. More Buying Choices $9.30 (51 used & new offers) Ages: 8 years and up. [42] In 2016, Fry had a lead role in the American sitcom The Great Indoors. [176] Fry became a vegetarian in 2017,[177] having earlier expressed a desire to become so. [77] It also earned him a nomination for Best Actor – Drama in the 1998 Golden Globe Award. History. [60] In 2007, he presented a documentary on the subject of HIV and AIDS, HIV and Me. Stephen Fry is a British actor, comedian as well as author. [234][235], Fry has repeatedly expressed opposition to organised religion, and has identified himself as an atheist and humanist, while declaring some sympathy for the ancient Greek belief in capricious gods. [55], In November 2019, it was announced that Fry would guest star in "Spyfall", the two-part opening episode of Doctor Who's twelfth series, which was broadcast on New Year's Day 2020.

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