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Robert Popper

Known For
Acting
Active Years
1998–2024 (27 Years)
Total Credits
25 credits in database
Acting 25 credits
25
Total Credits
1998–2024
27 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Robert Darren Popper [2, 5].
Born: 23 November 1967 [2, 3, 5].
Birthplace: St. Marylebone, London, England, UK [3].
Nationality/Identity: British [2, 5] / English [4].
Professions: Comedy producer, writer, actor, and author [2, 4, 5].
Acting Credits: Hot Fuzz [3].
Known for/Created:
Look Around You (mock BBC documentary) [2, 3, 4, 5].
Friday Night Dinner (Channel 4 sitcom) [2, 3, 4, 5].
Peep Show [4].
Other details: Known credits count 18 [1].

Robert Darren Popper was born on 23 November 1967 in St. Marylebone, London, England. He is a British comedy producer, writer, actor, and author. Popper is recognized for his work on various television programmes, including the mock BBC documentary Look Around You, which he co-created, and the Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner, which he created. His work also includes the programme Peep Show. As an actor, he is known for his role in Hot Fuzz. He has 18 known credits.
*Robert Darren Popper was born on 23 November 1967 in St. Marylebone, London, England. He is a British comedy producer, writer, actor, and author. Popper is recognized for his work on various television programmes, including the mock BBC documentary Look Around You, which he co-created, and the Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner, which he created. His work also includes the programme Peep Show. As an actor, he is known for his role in Hot F

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Robert Darren Popper.
Born: 23 November 1967 in St. Marylebone, London, England, UK.
Professions: British comedy producer, writer, actor, and author; English writer, comedian, producer, actor, and author.
Key Works (Creator/Co-creator):
Look Around You (mock BBC documentary, co-creator).
Friday Night Dinner (Channel 4 sitcom, creator).
Key Works (Known for/Actor/Writer/Producer):
Hot Fuzz (2007) - actor/known for.
Friday Night Dinner (2011) - known for.
Look Around You (2002) - known for.
Peep Show - work on this programme.
TMDB info: 18 known credits.
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Robert Darren Popper is a British comedy producer, writer, actor, and author. Born on 23 November 1967 in St. Marylebone, London, England, UK, he has established himself through various roles in the comedy industry. His professional work spans acting, writing, and producing, with credits including work on the programme Peep Show.
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Popper is best known as the creator of the Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner and the co-creator of the mock BBC documentary Look Around You. His contributions to the industry include work on Look Around You, which is noted from 2002, and Friday Night Dinner, which is noted from 2011. He is also recognized for his involvement with the 2007 film Hot Fuzz.
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With 18 known credits, Popper's career involves multiple disciplines within comedy. He is recognized as an English writer, comedian, producer, actor, and author. His body of work includes significant roles in television and film, contributing to the development of notable comedy series and productions.
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Robert Darren Popper is a British comedy producer, writer, actor, and author. Born on 23 November 1967 in St. Marylebone, London, England, UK, he has worked extensively across various comedy formats. His professional background includes roles as a comedian and writer, with his work appearing on programmes such as Peep Show.

Popper is particularly recognized for his work as a creator and co-creator of television productions. He is the creator of the Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner and the co-creator of the mock BBC documentary Look Around You. His credits include the 2002 production Look Around You and the 2011 production Friday Night Dinner. Additionally, he is known for his work on the 2007 film Hot Fuzz.

Throughout his career, Popper has maintained a presence in the industry as an actor, writer, and producer. He has 18 known credits

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Career timeline

Dinner with the Parents · Executive Producer
I Hate You · WriterI Hate You · Creator
Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of SquirrelFriday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel · Executive Producer
Stath Lets Flats · Script Editor
Giant Sloth
30 Years of Comic StripAlan Partridge on Open Books with Martin Bryce
Friday Night Dinner · WriterFriday Night Dinner · Creator
Bellamy's People
Hot FuzzThe Peter Serafinowicz Show · Writer
Shaun of the Dead
Peep ShowPeep Show · ProducerHello, Friend · WriterThe Alchemists of Sound
Look Around YouLook Around You · WriterLook Around You · Creator
Calcium · WriterCalcium · Producer
You Are Here · Writer

Full Filmography

25 titles
  • Dinner with the Parents (2024) Executive Producer
  • I Hate You (2022) Writer
  • I Hate You (2022) Creator
  • Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel (2021) as Self
  • Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel (2021) Executive Producer
  • Stath Lets Flats (2018) Script Editor
  • Giant Sloth (2015) as Roman
  • 30 Years of Comic Strip (2012)
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  • Alan Partridge on Open Books with Martin Bryce (2012) as Chris Beale
  • Friday Night Dinner (2011) Writer
  • Friday Night Dinner (2011) Creator
  • Bellamy's People (2010)
  • Hot Fuzz (2007) as 'Not' Janine
  • The Peter Serafinowicz Show (2007) Writer
  • Shaun of the Dead (2004) as News Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
  • Peep Show (2003) as Annoying Man
  • Peep Show (2003) Producer
  • Hello, Friend (2003) Writer
  • The Alchemists of Sound (2003) as Self
  • Look Around You (2002) as Jack Morgan
  • Look Around You (2002) Writer
  • Look Around You (2002) Creator
  • Calcium (2001) Writer
  • Calcium (2001) Producer
  • You Are Here (1998) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Robert Popper best known for?

Robert Popper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 30 Years of Comic Strip (2012), Friday Night Dinner (2011), Friday Night Dinner (2011), Hot Fuzz (2007).

How many credits does Robert Popper have?

Robert Popper has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2024.

What is Robert Popper's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Robert Popper (Acting focus). Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile. Name: Robert Darren Popper [2, 5]. Born: 23 November 1967 [2, 3, 5]. Birthpl...

Robert Popper by the numbers

25credits
12films
13TV series
1998–2024active years

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