Gregor Fisher
Actor

Gregor Fisher Net Worth

Gregor Fisher is a Scottish actor, writer, and soundtrack artist born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1953. He first gained recognition in 1979 when he appeared in the BBC sketch show 'Scotch & Wry' alongside Rikki Fulton. He went on to star in 'Naked Video' in 1986, where he created some of his most beloved characters such as 'Rab C. Nesbitt' and 'The Baldy Man'. His talent for visual comedy was noticed by writer Phil Differ, who wrote 'The Man In The Photo Booth' for him. This character was so popular that it was given its own show in 1988, which ran for ten series and ended in 2014. Fisher currently lives in France with his wife, actress Vicki Burton.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Writer
Birth Day December 22, 1953
Birth Place  Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Age 70 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Other names Rab C. Nesbitt
Occupation Actor, comedian
Years active 1977–present
Spouse(s) Vicki Burton
Children 3

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

Gregor Fisher, a talented actor, songwriter, and writer hailing from the United Kingdom, has established himself as a notable figure in the entertainment industry. With his diverse skills and commitment to his craft, Fisher has earned a respectable net worth of $1.5 million, estimated to continue growing in 2024. Renowned for his versatile performances across various mediums, he has captivated audiences with his compelling portrayals and contributed to numerous soundtracks and scripts, showcasing his multi-faceted talents. Gregor Fisher's remarkable achievements reflect his dedication and profound impact on the British entertainment landscape.

Biography/Timeline

1979

Fisher worked with Scottish Comedian Rikki Fulton on his hit Sketch series Scotch and Wry (whose broadcast was mainly restricted to BBC One Scotland). Another Scottish Comedian he worked with was Hector Nicol, in the BBC drama Just a Boys' Game (1979).

1984

Later, he appeared in Michael Radford's 1984 film Nineteen Eighty-Four as Winston Smith's neighbour Parsons. In 1988, he had a leading role in Silent Mouse, a dramatised television documentary telling the story of the creation of the Christmas carol Silent Night. In the same year he had a cameo (as a Victorian policeman) in the Michael Caine/Ben Kingsley vehicle, Without a Clue.

1994

In 1994/95, he played the title role in the BBC series The Tales of Para Handy, in which he was reunited with Rikki Fulton. Fisher had also appeared in the 1999 sitcom Brotherly Love and in the 2002 sitcom Snoddy. He also appeared with Iain Glenn in the BBC Masterpiece theatre version of Kidnapped.

2000

Fisher appeared in the 2000 BBC adaptation of Gormenghast. Fisher starred as a main character in the drama Missing, made by SMG Productions in 2006. However, the two-part thriller was not broadcast on STV until November 2008. In November 2006, he starred as Grandpa Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in a three-month run of the show in Edinburgh. Most recently he has starred in the BBC's adaption of Oliver Twist, in the role of Mr Bumble.

2003

In 2003, he appeared in the romantic comedy film Love Actually, where he played the role of the manager to fading music star, Billy Mack (Bill Nighy). In 2004, he played the role of Solanio in the Michael Radford film, The Merchant of Venice.

2008

Empty, a comedy series starring Fisher, began on BBC2 on 28 February 2008. On BBC2, on 23 December 2008, he reprised his role as Rab C Nesbitt in a Christmas special.

2010

Fisher is best known for his portrayal of his character Rab C. Nesbitt in the sitcom of the same name, this itself was a spin-off from the BBC2 Sketch comedy Naked Video, where the Nesbitt character originated, along with The Baldy Man who also obtained his own eponymous spin-off series, and is particularly associated with two Hamlet adverts involving photography, the first of which where he cannot get a satisfactory passport photo from a photobooth and Lights up a cigar to calm himself down; the second of which where he cannot get a satisfactory family portrait and Lights up a cigar to calm himself down. Johnny Depp based his Glaswegian accent for the role of Tarrant Hightopp, The Mad Hatter in the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland, on that used by Fisher’s Rab C. Nesbitt character.

2015

Fisher's autobiography, The Boy from Nowhere, was published in 2015. To coincide with the publication, BBC One Scotland broadcast a documentary, In Search of Gregor Fisher, which followed Fisher and ghostwriter Melanie Reid during part of their research for the book.

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