Nigel Planer

Comedian, Composer

1953 –

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Who is Nigel Planer?

Nigel George Planer is an English actor, comedian, novelist and playwright who is best known for his role as Neil in the cult BBC comedy The Young Ones. He has appeared in many West End musicals, including original casts of Evita, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He has also appeared in Hairspray. He won a BRIT award in 1984 and has been nominated for Olivier, TMA, What's On Stage, and BAFTA awards.

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Born
Feb 22, 1953
Westminster
Also known as
  • Nigel George Planer
  • Den Dennis
  • Neil Pye
  • Neil the Hippy
  • The Outer Limits
  • Mr. Nigel Planer
  • Bad News
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Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • University of Sussex
Lived in
  • London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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