Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis

Writing • Born 1956-11-08

Writing2Wellington, New Zealand

Biography

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.

Filmography

37 credits
There's Something About Romcoms

There's Something About Romcoms

Movie • 2016

Self

Blackadder: The Lost Pilot

Blackadder: The Lost Pilot

Movie • 2023

Self

Blackadder: A Cunning Story

Blackadder: A Cunning Story

Movie • 2023

Self - Contributor

Frost on Sketch Shows

Frost on Sketch Shows

Movie • 2013

Self

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book

Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book

Movie • 2016

Self

Blackadder Rides Again

Blackadder Rides Again

Movie • 2008

Self

Starsuckers

Starsuckers

Movie • 2009

Self (archive footage)

imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

Movie • 2023

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Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out

Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out

Movie • 2007

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The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer Special

The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer Special

Movie • 2022

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Love Actually

Love Actually

Movie • 2003

Trombone Player (uncredited)

Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me

Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me

Movie • 2022

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Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny

Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny

Movie • 2015

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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

Movie • 2016

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The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

Movie • 2016

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Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Movie • 2008

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Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things

Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things

Movie • 2013

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Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making

Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making

Movie • 2001

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Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration

Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration

Movie • 2020

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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Movie • 2019

Bicycle Courier (uncredited)

The Story of Bean

The Story of Bean

Movie • 1997

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Happy Birthday Mr Bean

Happy Birthday Mr Bean

Movie • 2021

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Being Bridget Jones

Being Bridget Jones

Movie • 2020

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The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

Movie • 2021

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Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Movie • 2008

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Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out

Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out

Movie • 2024

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Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

Movie • 2025

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The Tall Guy

The Tall Guy

Movie • 1989

Man Leaving Bathroom (uncredited)

Dead on Time

Dead on Time

Movie • 1983

Man in restaurant

Victoria Wood: Seen on TV

Victoria Wood: Seen on TV

Movie • 2009

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

Movie • 2005

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The Alan Titchmarsh Show

The Alan Titchmarsh Show

TV • 2007

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The Russell Howard Hour

The Russell Howard Hour

TV • 2017

Self

A Life on Screen

A Life on Screen

TV • 2014

Self

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

TV • 2014

Self

Vidéo Club

Vidéo Club

TV • 2018

Self

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

TV • 2025

Self