Geoffrey McGivern

Known For: Acting
Born: January 1, 1952 in Battersea, London, England, UK
Active Years: 1974–2024 (51 Years)
Total Credits: 80 credits in database

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

Robert Bathurst 2 shared titles

Paul Mark Elliott 2 shared titles

Sarah Alexander 2 shared titles

Lorelei King 2 shared titles

Philip Jackson 2 shared titles

Neil Pearson 2 shared titles

Geoffrey Whitehead 2 shared titles

Noel Fielding 1 shared title

Marc Wootton 1 shared title

Ellie White 1 shared title

Career timeline

2024

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin

2022

Sister Boniface Mysteries

2021

The Larkins

2020

QuizSemi-DetachedStardust

2019

GhostsGhostsThis Time with Alan Partridge

2018

Tower-D

2017

BackDecline and FallQuacksThe Ghoul

2016

Upstart CrowHere Boy

2015

TogetherRoald Dahl's Esio Trot

2014

OutlanderGrantchesterSiblings

2013

PlebsViciousBlandingsThe Mimic

2012

A Young Doctor's NotebookA Touch of Cloth

2011

EpisodesHoly Flying Circus

2010

This Is Jinsy

2008

Little DorritLab RatsMargaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to FinchleyHancock & Joan

2007

BenidormMagiciansHalf Broken Things

2006

Hyperdrive

2004

The Worst Week of My LifeDoctors and Nurses

2003

Peep ShowBlackball

2002

Look Around You15 Storeys High15 Storeys HighThunderpants

1999

Onegin

1998

Big TrainStressed EricIn the Red

1997

Jonathan CreekGobble

1996

Annie's Bar

1993

ChefJoking ApartThe Young AmericansEye of the Storm

1992

HeartbeatHeartbeatAbsolutely FabulousIn Dreams

1991

Murder Most HorridMurder Most HorridMurder Most HorridLazarus and Dingwall

1990

Drop the Dead DonkeyDrop the Dead DonkeyDrop the Dead DonkeyDrop the Dead DonkeyRita Rudner

1989

Birds of a FeatherWilt

1988

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
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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), Stardust (2020), 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...