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68 years . Hampstead

Stephen Fry_

"Born "

Born Hampstead
Birthday
68
Age
38
Credits
40 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Height
194 cm (6'4")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Elliott Spencer (2015)
Parents
Alan John Fry, Marianne Eve Newman
Residences
West Bilney
Education
City College Norwich, College of West Anglia, Paston College, Queens' College
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Proto-Indo-European (*-nós)
Popularity
Tier A -- 165,182 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (August 24) with Chad Michael Murray
Chad Michael Murray →
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 7 films with Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Career
Career spanning 40 years (1983-2023)
Year context
Born in 1957 -- Soviet Union launches Sputnik, starting the Space Race; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1957 →

DROPTHE GOOD_

18
Notable
out of 100
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Human Impact
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Innovation
5
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
68
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Filmography (38)

Red, White & Royal Blue
Red, White & Royal Blue
2023 / Film
Film
Everything Now
Everything Now
2023 / TV
TV Series
The Dropout
The Dropout
2022 / TV
TV Series
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
2022 / Film
Film
It's a Sin
It's a Sin
2021 / TV
TV Series
The Great Indoors
The Great Indoors
2016 / TV
TV Series
World Wide What?
World Wide What?
2015 / Film
Film
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 / Film
Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 / Film
Film
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011 / Film
Film

AWARDS (6)

B
Commander of the Order of the Phoenix
WON
B
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
WON
B
Knight Bachelor
WON
B
Pipe Smoker of the Year
WON

Biography

Sir Stephen John Fry is a British actor, broadcaster, comedian, and writer. He began his career on the sketch comedy series Alfresco (1983–1984) and the sitcom Blackadder (1986–1989), before gaining recognition as part of the comedy duo Fry and Laurie alongside Hugh Laurie, appearing together in A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989–1995) and Jeeves and Wooster (1990–1993). His later television roles include Kingdom (2007–2009), Bones (2007–2017), and It's a Sin (2021). Fry was the original host of the comedy panel show QI (2003–2016), for which he was nominated for six British Academy Television Awards. In 2006, the British public ranked Fry number 9 in ITV's poll of TV's 50 Greatest Stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Stephen Fry?
Stephen Fry is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Stephen Fry born?
Stephen Fry was born in Hampstead.
What movies or shows has Stephen Fry been in?
Stephen Fry has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), Everything Now (2023), The Dropout (2022), Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022), It's a Sin (2021).
Where can I find more information about Stephen Fry?
You can find more about Stephen Fry on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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