Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis

Born: November 8, 1956
in Wellington, New Zealand
Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis, CBE (born 8 November 1956) is New Zealand-born British screenwriter, music producer, actor and film director, known primarily for romantic comedy films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones's Diary, Notting Hill, and Love Actually, as well as the hit sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean and The Vicar of Dibley. He is also the founder of the British charity Comic Relief.

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Movies for Richard Curtis...

imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Title: imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Character: Self
Released: December 27, 2023
Type: Movie
imagine... profiles the UK’s most successful double act of the last 40 years, French & Saunders, exploring a brand of comedy based on satire, silliness and, above all, friendship.
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Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Title: Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Character: Self – Contributor
Released: June 16, 2023
Type: Movie
A look back at the making of the entire Blackadder series to commemorate its 40th anniversary, featuring contributions from Blackadder's biggest fans including Jack Whitehall, Darren Harriott, Sarah Hadland, Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Wadia.
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Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Title: Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 2023
Type: Movie
Sir Tony Robinson takes a journey back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the previously-unseen pilot episode.
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Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me
Title: Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me
Character: Self
Released: December 24, 2022
Type: Movie
Artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy takes us on a journey through his life, revealing the events that inspired his bestselling book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
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The Laughter & Secrets of 'Love Actually': 20 Years Later
Title: The Laughter & Secrets of 'Love Actually': 20 Years Later
Character: Self
Released: November 29, 2022
Type: Movie
ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer marks the 20th anniversary of the making of the holiday classic movie “Love Actually” in this primetime special. Featuring interviews with the cast and crew, the special looks at how the film became a beloved Christmas tradition and a global sensation, with new insight into behind-the-scenes secrets and iconic scenes.
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The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Title: The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 2021
Type: Movie
Dawn French and Richard Curtis take viewers on a joyful stroll down memory lane as they look back at their favorite Dibley moments, and for the first time, tell the definitive story of the making of the show. The pair are joined by a host of guest stars and celebrity fans including Kylie Minogue, Hugh Bonneville, and Joanna Lumley, as well as writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, producer Jon Plowman, and James Fleet (Hugo Horton).
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Happy Birthday Mr Bean
Title: Happy Birthday Mr Bean
Character: Himself
Released: January 10, 2021
Type: Movie
A celebratory documentary looking back at the 30 years since comedy legend Mr Bean landed on our screens. This documentary explores the magic behind this unlikely hero.
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Being Bridget Jones
Title: Being Bridget Jones
Character: Self
Released: December 22, 2020
Type: Movie
Marking 25 years since the creation of the Bridget Jones character for a column in The Independent newspaper, author Helen Fielding opens up her personal archive for the very first time to tell the story of how Bridget Jones’s Diary came to be. We meet Helen’s friends and family who inspired many of the characters and interview the stars of the hugely successful film adaptations, Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
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Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration
Title: Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2020
Type: Movie
Miranda Hart and the cast of her sitcom come together to celebrate the show's tenth anniversary with a music-filled, star-studded spectacular from the London Palladium.
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A Life on Screen, Hugh Grant
Title: A Life on Screen, Hugh Grant
Character: Self
Released: December 23, 2019
Type: Movie
Hugh Grant tells the story behind his success, after being honoured with the Best Actor award at the Baftas for his performance in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Title: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Character: Bicycle Courier (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 2019
Type: Movie
Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off, they just have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton's ruthless actions threaten the future of humanity, they join forces to defeat him.
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Title: The Russell Howard Hour
Character: Self
Released: September 21, 2017
Type: TV
Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
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The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Title: The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 2016
Type: Movie
The Beatles stormed through Europe's music scene in 1963, and, in 1964, they conquered America. Their groundbreaking world tours changed global youth culture forever and, arguably, invented mass entertainment as we know it today. All the while, the group were composing and recording a series of extraordinarily successful singles and albums. However the relentless pressure of such unprecedented fame, that in 1966 became uncontrollable turmoil, led to the decision to stop touring. In the ensuing years The Beatles were then free to focus on a series of albums that changed the face of recorded music.
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Title: British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2016
Type: Movie
Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a trip through the comedy archive in the company of the people who made some of the very best British sitcoms. From The Likely Lads to I'm Alan Partridge, we find out the inspiration behind some of the most-loved characters and how they reflect the times they were living in.
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Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Title: Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
Character: Self
Released: September 4, 2016
Type: Movie
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, film and television personalities take turns championing their favourite of Dahl's 10 best-selling children’s books, culminating in a nationwide vote. Rik Mayall reads from George’s Marvellous Medicine.
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There's Something About Romcoms
Title: There's Something About Romcoms
Character: Self
Released: August 20, 2016
Type: Movie
The inside story of the best modern romcoms with Meg Ryan, Hugh Grant, Richard Curtis, Dermot Mulrooney, Rupert Everett, Jason Alexander, Stephen Merchant, Tim Bevan, Bobby Farrelly and Simon Callow. Narrated by Julie Walters.
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Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
Title: Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
Character: Himself
Released: December 24, 2015
Type: Movie
Documentary looking at the career to date of Peter Kay, from Bolton schoolboy to award-winning, record-breaking comic, actor, writer and director.
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Title: A Life on Screen
Character: Himself
Released: December 24, 2014
Type: TV
Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.
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Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things
Title: Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things
Character: Self
Released: December 24, 2013
Type: Movie
A tribute to British comedian Mel Smith, who died in July 2013, aged 60, featuring home video footage, rare archive material and many classic sketches. Far more than a comic actor, Smith also wrote and edited a host of celebrated TV comedies in the 1980s and 90s. He was a theatre and film director, and as a TV producer he was responsible for several innovative comedy series. Friends and colleagues, including Griff Rhys Jones, John Lloyd and Richard Curtis, talk about Smith's talents, both in front of- and behind the camera. The programme also traces his time at Oxford and, before that, Latymer Upper School, where Smith's talents were first spotted.
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Frost on Sketch Shows
Title: Frost on Sketch Shows
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2013
Type: Movie
Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
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Starsuckers
Title: Starsuckers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 30, 2009
Type: Movie
Starsuckers is the most controversial documentary of the year, and was released in British cinemas in November 2009 to critical acclaim. It's a darkly humourous and shocking exposé of the celebrity obsessed media, that uncovers the real reasons behind our addiction to fame and blows the lid on the corporations and individuals who profit from it.
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Blackadder Rides Again
Title: Blackadder Rides Again
Character: himself
Released: December 25, 2008
Type: Movie
This documentary marks the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of The Black Adder in 1983 and reunites the iconic cast to give their opinions on all series and specials. Narrated by John Sergeant, this in-depth guide includes interviews from the cast and crew, a clip from the pilot episode, clips from all four series and the specials, opinions about certain moments in the show, and much more. With interviews by Rowan Atkinson, writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, producer John Lloyd, Miriam Margolyes, Rik Mayall, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Tony Robinson and editor Chris Wadsworth.
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Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Title: Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Character: Self
Released: October 16, 2008
Type: Movie
A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.
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Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Title: Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Released: October 9, 2008
Type: Movie
To mark the 25th anniversary since the first transmission of Blackadder in 1983, the iconic cast of the much-loved sitcom appear together in a documentary for the first time. The show includes an exclusive in-depth interview with Edmund Blackadder himself, Rowan Atkinson - the first time he has agreed to be interviewed about his experience making the show.
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Title: The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Character: Self
Released: September 3, 2007
Type: TV
The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently airs on weekday afternoons. The show's main focus is the "Best of British" theme with many of the shows' segments focusing on fashion, health, nature, cookery and animals.
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Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out
Title: Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 2007
Type: Movie
Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out was a one-off, one-hour documentary/biography about Stephen Fry released in 2007 by the BBC, celebrating Stephen Fry's fiftieth birthday.
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Title: The One Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: August 14, 2006
Type: TV
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD. The programme is currently hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker from Monday-Thursday, with Chris Evans appearing instead of Baker on Fridays and relief presenters appearing when required.
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Love Actually
Title: Love Actually
Character: Trombone Player (uncredited)
Released: September 7, 2003
Type: Movie
Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.
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Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making
Title: Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making
Character: Self
Released: October 15, 2001
Type: Movie
An intimate behind the scenes short film while shooting the Black Adder special Back and Forth.
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The Story of Bean
Title: The Story of Bean
Character: himself
Released: July 31, 1997
Type: Movie
Pending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr Bean evolved. This 1997 documentary includes career clips as well as interviews with Atkinson, writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, British comedians Lenny Henry and Mel Smith and movie celebrities Jeff Goldblum and Burt Reynolds.