Christopher Ryan
Biography
Christopher Ryan, born Christopher Papazoglou on January 25, 1950, is a British actor. He is recognized for his television roles, including Mike in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones and Dave Hedgehog in the BBC comedy series Bottom. His other credits include portraying Tony Driscoll in Only Fools and Horses and Marshall Turtle, the ex-husband of Edina Monsoon, in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. Additionally, Ryan appeared as the McKendrick twins in the series One Foot in the Grave. In 2008, he played the character Sontaran General Staal in the television program Doctor Who.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- The Man Who Refused To Regenerate (2022) as Sontarans
- My Dad's Christmas Date (2020) as Chords Man
- Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor (2019) as Kiv
- Backyard Wilderness (2018) as Dad
- How The Young Ones Changed Comedy (2018)
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) as Marshall
- It's Kevin (2013) as The Great Spagboletti
- City Slacker (2012) as Frank
- The Inquisition (2010)
- Dead Man Running (2009) as Old Boy Bookie
- The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle (2007)
- Saxondale (2006) as Ticket Inspector
- Doctor Who (2005) as Commander Stark
- The Green Green Grass (2005)
- Bottom Mindless Violence (2004) as Mike the Cool Person / Dave Hedgehog (archive footage)
- Jack of All Trades (2000)
- Alice in Wonderland (1999) as Royal Gardener #3
- Melissa (1997) as Les Maurice
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout (1996) as Marshall
- French and Saunders' Christmas Carol (1994) as Man
- Requiem Apache (1994) as Club Barman
- Health and Efficiency (1993)
- Dirty Weekend (1993) as Small One
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Marshall
- Maigret (1992)
- Holy - Bottom: Christmas Special (1992) as Dave Hedgehog
- Bottom (1991) as Dave Hedgehog
- Mr. Bean (1990) as Student
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as Plumber
- The New Statesman (1987) as Ioannis Douvalopoulos
- Up Line (1987) as Leon Trostsky
- A Small Problem (1987)
- Doctor Who: Mindwarp (1986) as Kiv
- Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) as Vout
- Happy Families (1985) as Mell
- Inside Out (1985) as Tommy
- Rachel and the Roarettes (1985) as Twerp
- The Young Ones (1982) as Mike
- Only Fools and Horses (1981) as Tony Driscoll
- Days at the Beach (1981) as Tony
- A Turn for the Worse (1981) as Hound Dog
- Fox (1980) as East
- Deasey (Desperate) (1979) as Clive
- Target (1977) as Jock
- Premiere (1977) as Clive
- Angels (1975)
- Playhouse (1974) as Tony
- Play for Today (1970)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Kiv
- Vote Sil as Lord Kiv
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What movies or TV shows is Christopher Ryan best known for?
Christopher Ryan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dead Man Running (2009), The Women on the 6th Floor (2011), Jack of All Trades (2000), Alice in Wonderland (1999).
When and where was Christopher Ryan born?
Christopher Ryan was born on January 25, 1950 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Christopher Ryan have?
Christopher Ryan has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2022.
What is Christopher Ryan's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Ryan, born Christopher Papazoglou on January 25, 1950, is a British actor. He is recognized for his television roles, including Mike in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones and Dave Hedgehog in the BBC comedy series Bottom. His other credits include portraying Tony Driscoll in Only Fools and Horses and Mars...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Only Fools and Horses (1981) as Tony Driscoll — aged about 31
- Mr. Bean (1990) as Student — aged about 40
- Bottom (1991) as Dave Hedgehog — aged about 41
- The Young Ones (1982) as Mike — aged about 32
- Doctor Who (1963) as Kiv — aged about 13
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as Plumber — aged about 40
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