John Fortune was a British actor who is best known for Match Point, Rory Bremner, Who Else?, and The Tailor of Panama. Born on June 30, 1939, in Bristol, England, he became a prominent figure in comedy and acting until his death on December 31, 2013.
Personal and Family Life
John Fortune was married twice. His first marriage was to Susan Waldo from 1962 until their divorce in 1976, and they had three children together. Later, he married Emma Burge in 1995, who remained his spouse until his passing.
Education
He studied at Cambridge University, where he was part of the prestigious Cambridge University Footlights Club, known for nurturing many successful entertainers. His time there contributed significantly to shaping his career in comedy and acting.
Death and Legacy
Fortune passed away on December 31, 2013, from leukemia. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances in both film and television, having made a significant impact in British comedy and entertainment.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Saving Grace | 2000-01-24 | Melvyn |
| Between Iraq and a Hard Place | 2003-01-05 | |
| Bloodbath at the House of Death | 1984-03-29 | John Harrison |
| Giving Tongue | 1996-09-01 | |
| Match Point | 2005-10-26 | John the Chauffeur |
| Don’t Leave Me This Way | 1993-05-30 | George Saunders |
| Calendar Girls | 2003-09-02 | Frank |
| Timon of Athens | 1981-04-16 | Poet |
| England, My England | 1995-01-01 | Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon |
| The End of Arthur’s Marriage | 1965-11-17 | Server |
| Life After Life | 1990-12-30 | Detective Inspector Curtin |
| Maybe Baby | 2000-06-02 | Acupuncturist |
| The Tailor of Panama | 2001-03-30 | Maltby |
| Giving Tongue | 1996-09-01 | Chief Executive |
| The Light Princess | 1978-12-24 | Prince |
| A Very Open Prison | 1995-12-09 | Prime Minister |
| Take a Girl Like You | 1970-12-16 | Sir Gerald |
| The Drinking Party | 1965-11-14 | Phaedrus |
| The Cobblers of Umbridge | 1973-01-01 | Phil Cobbler |
| The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka | 1999-01-01 | 2nd Official |
| The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball | 1982-03-01 | Himself – Various Roles |
| Yes Minister | 1980-02-25 | |
| Bremner, Bird and Fortune | 1999-10-17 | |
| Rory Bremner | 1989-05-31 | |
| Rory Bremner…Who Else? | 1993-10-09 | |
| Well Anyway | 1976-09-24 | |
| Murder Most Horrid | 1991-11-14 | Squire Thorpe |
| The Bill | 1984-10-16 | |
| New Tricks | 2004-01-01 | Mel Simons |
| Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life | 1964-11-13 | |
| BBC Television Shakespeare | 1978-12-03 | |
| A Series Of Bird’s | 1967-10-03 | |
| The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret | 2010-10-01 | Magistrate |
| Comedy Showcase | 2007-10-05 | Magistrate |
| Love Soup | 2005-09-27 | |
| Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly Money | 2008-11-02 | Various |
| The Secret Policeman’s Ball | 1976-04-01 | Self |
| Hi-de-Hi! | 1981-02-19 | Max Tewkesbury |
| Spine Chillers | 2003-06-23 | Frank |
| Campion | 1989-01-22 | Dr. Brian Kingston |
| Have I Got News for You | 1990-09-28 | Self |