Geoffrey McGivern
Acting Born Jan 1, 1952 Battersea, London, England, UK 80 credits
Biography
Geoffrey McGivern works in acting. Born January 1, 1952 in Battersea, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 80 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Sister Boniface Mysteries
The Larkins
QuizSemi-DetachedStardust
GhostsGhostsThis Time with Alan Partridge
Tower-D
BackDecline and FallQuacksThe Ghoul
Upstart CrowHere Boy
TogetherRoald Dahl's Esio Trot
OutlanderGrantchesterSiblings
PlebsViciousBlandingsThe Mimic
A Young Doctor's NotebookA Touch of Cloth
EpisodesHoly Flying Circus
This Is Jinsy
Little DorritLab RatsMargaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to FinchleyHancock & Joan
BenidormMagiciansHalf Broken Things
Hyperdrive
The Worst Week of My LifeDoctors and Nurses
Peep ShowBlackball
Look Around You15 Storeys High15 Storeys HighThunderpants
Onegin
Big TrainStressed EricIn the Red
Jonathan CreekGobble
Annie's Bar
ChefJoking ApartThe Young AmericansEye of the Storm
HeartbeatHeartbeatAbsolutely FabulousIn Dreams
Murder Most HorridMurder Most HorridMurder Most HorridLazarus and Dingwall
Drop the Dead DonkeyDrop the Dead DonkeyDrop the Dead DonkeyDrop the Dead DonkeyRita Rudner
Birds of a FeatherWilt
Chelmsford 123Chelmsford 123
Full Filmography
80 titles- The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024) as Lord Rookwood
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Malise Bonham Crane
- The Larkins (2021) as Station Master Fox
- Quiz (2020) as Lieutenant Colonel Village
- Semi-Detached (2020) as Barry
- Stardust (2020) as Mr Jones
- Ghosts (2019) as Barclay
- Ghosts (2019) as Barclay Beg-Chetwynde
- This Time with Alan Partridge (2019) as Old Lady
- Tower-D (2018) as Alexander
- Back (2017) as Uncle Geoff
- Decline and Fall (2017) as Mr Wilson
- Quacks (2017) as The Pub Landlord
- The Ghoul (2017) as Morland
- Upstart Crow (2016) as Sir Thomas
- Here Boy (2016) as Des
- Together (2015) as Douglas the Neighbour
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) as Shop Keeper
- Outlander (2014) as Dr. Simms
- Grantchester (2014) as Archdeacon
- Siblings (2014) as Frank
- Plebs (2013) as Simeon
- Vicious (2013) as Antonio St Alexis
- Blandings (2013) as Sir Roderick Glossop
- The Mimic (2013) as Kingsley
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012) as Pharmacist
- A Touch of Cloth (2012) as Andy Preacherman
- Episodes (2011) as Bob
- Holy Flying Circus (2011) as Dog Walker /Petitioner /Man Whose Wife Malcolm Muggeridge Said Made a Lovely Breakfast
- This Is Jinsy (2010) as Trince
- Little Dorrit (2008) as Rugg
- Lab Rats (2008) as Professor John Mycroft
- Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley (2008) as Dartford Returning Officer
- Hancock & Joan (2008) as Billy Marsh
- Benidorm (2007) as Beverley Westwood
- Magicians (2007) as Magic Shop Manager
- Half Broken Things (2007) as Jack
- Hyperdrive (2006) as Supreme Ruler
- The Worst Week of My Life (2004) as Santa
- Doctors and Nurses (2004) as Walt
- Peep Show (2003) as Gerard
- Blackball (2003) as Brian Cronk
- Look Around You (2002) as Schoolmaster
- 15 Storeys High (2002) as Neville
- 15 Storeys High (2002) as Sergeant Hamilton
- Thunderpants (2002) as Metallurgist
- Onegin (1999) as Andrey Petrovitch
- Big Train (1998) as Policeman
- Stressed Eric (1998)
- In the Red (1998) as Clarence Twist
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Barry Opper
- Gobble (1997) as Geoffrey Lester
- Annie's Bar (1996) as Stiggy Bedford-Bounds
- Chef (1993) as Bank Manager
- Joking Apart (1993) as Dave
- The Young Americans (1993) as Brian Carver
- Eye of the Storm (1993) as Customs Officers
- Heartbeat (1992) as Denzil Arcourt
- Heartbeat (1992) as Harry
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Customs Officer
- In Dreams (1992) as Journalist/Emperor
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Mason
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Guy
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Security Man
- Lazarus and Dingwall (1991) as Film Director
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as Geoff
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as TV Announcer
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as Voice Over (voice)
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as Repeat introductions (voice) (uncredited)
- Rita Rudner (1990)
- Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie (1990)
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Mr Blair
- Wilt (1989) as Mr. Yeo
- Chelmsford 123 (1988) as Blind Man
- Chelmsford 123 (1988) as Wolfbane
- Mr Pye (1986) as Harry Portiner
- Noel's Christmas Presents (1986)
- Mr. Pye (1986) as Harry Portiner
- Blackadder (1983) as Ivor Biggun
- Cambridge University 1974 Footlights Revue (1974) as Various
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Geoffrey McGivern best known for?
Geoffrey McGivern is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024), Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022), Ghosts (2019), Ghosts (2019).
When and where was Geoffrey McGivern born?
Geoffrey McGivern was born on January 1, 1952 in Battersea, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Geoffrey McGivern have?
Geoffrey McGivern has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2024.
What is Geoffrey McGivern's background in cinema and television?
Geoffrey M. McGivern is a British actor in film, television, radio and stage, as well as a comedian. He is best known for originating the role of Ford Prefect in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He played Ford Prefect in the radio series (1978–80) and subsequent LP releases of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy...
Geoffrey McGivern by the numbers
80credits
19films
61TV series
1974–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Outlander (2014) as Dr. Simms — aged about 62
- Peep Show (2003) as Gerard — aged about 51
- Blackadder (1983) as Ivor Biggun — aged about 31
- Ghosts (2019) as Barclay — aged about 67
- Ghosts (2019) as Barclay Beg-Chetwynde — aged about 67
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Barry Opper — aged about 45
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