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Nigel Planer

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Nigel Planer

Born Feb 22, 1953 · 73 years128 titles 78 movies · 50 TV
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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.

Born

Feb 22, 1953

Westminster, London, England, UK

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Roles across career

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