Overview
Date Of Birth: 22 February 1953
Real Name: Nigel George Planer
Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Mini Bio
Nigel Planer became a prominent figure in 1980s British television, best known for his role as Neil in the cult BBC sitcom "The Young Ones" (1982â1984). This groundbreaking show combined alternative comedy with surreal storytelling, and Planer's portrayal of the hippie character Neil made him a household name. During this decade, he also appeared in other TV projects and became a key part of the alternative comedy scene that reshaped British television comedy in the 1980s.
... Beyond the 1980s, Nigel Planer has enjoyed a diverse career spanning acting, writing, and presenting. He has worked extensively in theatre, including West End productions, and lent his voice to numerous audio dramas and radio shows. Planer is also a published author and musician, contributing to the broader cultural landscape. His influence on British comedy and television remains significant, with "The Young Ones" still celebrated as a landmark series that inspired generations of comedians and performers.
- {'title': 'The Young Ones', 'year': '1982-1984'}
- {'title': 'The Comic Strip Presents...', 'year': '1982-1988'}
- {'title': 'Filthy Rich & Catflap', 'year': '1987'}
- {'title': 'Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord', 'year': '1986'}
- {'title': 'The Glam Metal Detectives', 'year': '1995'}
- {'title': 'Absolutely Fabulous', 'year': '1992'}
- {'title': 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby', 'year': '1982'}
- {'title': 'Little Britain', 'year': '2003-2006'}
- {'title': 'The Hitchhiker\'s Guide to the Galaxy' (radio), 'year': '2005'}