Biography
Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis, CBE (born 8 November 1956) is New Zealand-born British screenwriter, music producer, actor and film director, known primarily for romantic comedy films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones's Diary, Notting Hill, and Love Actually, as well as the hit sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean and The Vicar of Dibley. He is also the founder of the British charity Comic Relief.
Wrote 49
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Writer
- 2020
The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again
Writer
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding
Writer
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
Megh Roddur
Story
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Writer
- 2005
The Girl in the Café
Screenplay
- 2004
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Writer
- 2001
Great Comedy Moments
Writer
- 2000
French & Saunders - Live
Writer
1990s
- 1999
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Writer
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Writer
- 1997
- 1994
- 1992
Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit
Writer
Rowan Atkinson Live
Writer
- 1991
Mr. Bean Takes an Exam
Writer
The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean
Writer
Mr. Bean Goes to a Première
Writer
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
The Robbie Coltrane Special
Writer
- 1988
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
Writer
- 1986
- 1984
Madness the Pilot
Writer
- 1983
Dead on Time
Writer
1970s
- 1979
1960s
- 1963
Produced 18
2020s
- 2027
- 2024
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
Executive Producer
- 2015
- 2013
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
Sixty Six
Executive Producer
- 2005
The Girl in the Café
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death
Executive Producer
- 1997
- 1994
Created 6
1990s
- 1994
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Comic Relief
Creator
- 1983
Acted in 5
2000s
- 2007
British Film Forever
TV
- 2003
1980s
- 1989
- 1983
Dead on Time
Man in restaurant
Directed 5
2020s
- 2020
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Director
2010s
- 2017
- 2013
2000s
- 2009
- 2003
Appearances30
2020s
- 2025
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
- 2024
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Self
- 2023
imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Self
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Self - Contributor
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Self
- 2022
Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me
Self
The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer Special
Self
- 2021
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Self
- 2020
Being Bridget Jones
Self
Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration
Self
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Self
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Self
There's Something About Romcoms
Self
- 2014
A Life on Screen
Self · 1 episode
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Self · 1 episode
- 2013
Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things
Self
Frost on Sketch Shows
Self
- 2011
50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments
Self - Writer and Director
2000s
- 2009
Victoria Wood: Seen on TV
Self
Starsuckers
Self (archive footage)
- 2008
Blackadder Rides Again
Self
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Self
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Self
- 2007
Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out
Self
- 2001
Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making
Self
1990s
- 1997
The Story of Bean
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2023
Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Thanks