Biography
Nigel George Planer (born 22 February 1953) is a British actor, comedian, musician, novelist and playwright. He played Neil in the BBC comedy The Young Ones and Ralph Filthy in Filthy Rich & Catflap. He has appeared in many West End musicals, including original casts of Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Acted in 104
2020s
- 2026
- 2023
- 2022
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After
Nun Wolf
- 2020
Jeepers Creepers
American Reporter (voice)
2010s
- 2019
Completely Bad News
Den Dennis
- 2018
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Movie
- 2017
Ratburger
Headmaster
Sleigh
Gerald
- 2016
Burn Burn Burn
Henry
- 2014
Boomers
TV
- 2013
- 2012
Five Go to Rehab
Barmaid/Inspector
- 2011
The Hunt for Tony Blair
Peter Mandelson
- 2010
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
Gilfroy Deacon McStannahorse · 1 episode
2000s
- 2008
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
Arch Astronomer
- 2007
Alternative Rebellion: The Beginning of Britain's Alternative Comedy Scene
Movie
- 2006
Mayo
Robert Bainbridge · 1 episode
- 2005
Sex Actually
Graham
Three Steps to Hendon
Gerry Jameson
- 2004
Bottom Mindless Violence
Neil Pye / Ralph Filthy (archive footage)
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Neil Pye (archive footage)
The Last Detective
TV
- 2000
Four Men in a Plane
Tim Goodman
1990s
- 1999
The Grimleys
Les Grimley · 22 episodes
- 1998
You Are Here
Sheldon Cohen
The Land Girls
Gerald
Four Men in a Car
Tim
- 1997
Diana & Me
Taxi Driver
- 1996
Cuts
Jocelyn Pride
The Wind in the Willows
Car Salesman
- 1995
Jeremy Hardy Gives Good Sex
Movie
Clockwork Mice
Parkey
- 1994
The Marriage of Figaro
Antonio · 3 episodes
- 1993
Jealousy
Transvestite
Demonella
Father
Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase
Governor Wilkins
Bonjour la Classe
Laurence Didcott · 6 episodes
- 1992
Santa's First Christmas
Romuald the Reindeer
The Crying Game
Club Chairman/Waiter
Red Nose of Courage
Home Secretary
Unnatural Pursuits
George Pepperly
- 1991
The Trials of Oz
John Peel
- 1990
Frankenstein's Baby
Paul Hocking
Spaghetti Hoops
Aldo Vini
Oxford
Steve's Manager/1st MI5 Man
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
Stan
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!
Stan
GLC: The Carnage Continues
TV Presenter
1980s
- 1989
Blackeyes
Jeff · 4 episodes
Oh No, Not Them
Neil
- 1988
Number 27
Andrew Veitch
Funseekers
Tony
More Bad News
Den Dennis
The Strike
Bernard/Old Man/Camp Actor
- 1987
Filthy Rich & Catflap
Ralph Filthy · 6 episodes
- 1986
King and Castle
David Castle · 12 episodes
Private Enterprise
Derek
- 1985
- 1984
Slags
Marlon
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
Paul
Susie
Dave
Dirty Movie
Nigel
- 1983
Bad News
Den Dennis
War
Various Roles
Dead on Time
Boring Friend
- 1982
- 1981
The Comic Strip
Movie
- 1980
Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights
TV
Wrote 3
1980s
- 1988
Funseekers
Writer
- 1982
- 1981
The Comic Strip
Writer
Appearances19
2020s
- 2026
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B'Stard
Self
- 2024
The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?
Self
- 2023
imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Self
The Rise of the Comic Strip
Self
2010s
- 2017
We Have Been Watching
Self · 5 episodes
- 2015
From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2014
The Last Impresario
Self
- 2011
- 2010
Heavy Metal Britannia
Self
2000s
- 2009
Prog Rock Britannia
Narrator
- 2008
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2007
The Making of 'The Young Ones'
Self
- 2006
- 2005
The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
Self
1980s
- 1983
Group Madness
Self
1970s
- 1978
