Christopher Biggins
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Christopher Biggins (born 16 December 1948 in Oldham, Lancashire) is a British actor well recognised on British television.
A comedy actor, he was also a regular character in the popular situation comedy Porridge starring Ronnie Barker. Other comedy shows he appeared in include Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973), Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973 & 1978), Brendon Chase (1980) and a regular role in the children's television programme Rentaghost (1978-1983) as Adam Painting.
He is more versatile than many people assume: he played Nero in the acclaimed BBC dramatisation of I, Claudius by Robert Graves, and also appeared in the BBC's famed adaptation of Poldark.
He also appeared in the Big Finish Productions audio drama The One Doctor, based on the television series Doctor Who. His film roles include The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and he is also known in the theatre; for example, he has recently appeared in the stage adaptation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
He was co-host on Surprise, Surprise and hosted children's quiz On Safari (TV) in the 1980s.
He is a keen supporter of Derby County F.C. and enjoys meeting fellow fans.
Thought to live in Richmond, Surrey.
A comedy actor, he was also a regular character in the popular situation comedy Porridge starring Ronnie Barker. Other comedy shows he appeared in include Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973), Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973 & 1978), Brendon Chase (1980) and a regular role in the children's television programme Rentaghost (1978-1983) as Adam Painting.
He is more versatile than many people assume: he played Nero in the acclaimed BBC dramatisation of I, Claudius by Robert Graves, and also appeared in the BBC's famed adaptation of Poldark.
He also appeared in the Big Finish Productions audio drama The One Doctor, based on the television series Doctor Who. His film roles include The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and he is also known in the theatre; for example, he has recently appeared in the stage adaptation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
He was co-host on Surprise, Surprise and hosted children's quiz On Safari (TV) in the 1980s.
He is a keen supporter of Derby County F.C. and enjoys meeting fellow fans.
Thought to live in Richmond, Surrey.
sandi said:He's very famous over in the UK Silv.
Can't remember what for though
he is a bit like that isn't he. The only thing I knew him for when I was little was for being on gameshows like Blankety Blank and Celebrity Squares, but I never quite knew why he counted as a 'celebrity'
Scoobie said:he is a bit like that isn't he. The only thing I knew him for when I was little was for being on gameshows like Blankety Blank and Celebrity Squares, but I never quite knew why he counted as a 'celebrity'
he was also the host of the uk's only jungle based, kids game show. also with Gillian Taylforth
