Neil Fitzwiliam
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Neil Fitzwiliam is a retired English actor and dancer in theatre, film and television.
On stage, he has played Bill in the musical Queenie at the Comedy Theatre (1967), Giles in The Crucible at the Salisbury Playhouse (1969), Jeffrey in the original London production of the musical Godspell at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm and then Wyndham's Theatre (1971–1974), Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including at the Aldwych Theatre in London (1977), the title character in a pantomime version of Pinocchio (1977–1978), the title character in the musical The Gingerbread Man at The Old Vic (1978–1979; he also choreographed this production), Rooster Hannigan in Annie at the Adelphi Theatre and other theatres (1981–1983)[1] and as a replacement player in the role of Skimbleshanks in the original London production of the musical Cats in 1984.[2]
Fitzwilliam was a dancer in the film The Slipper and the Rose (1976). On television, his best-known role was Frank Weisel in the BBC sitcom Yes Minister (1980). His last role was in 1986 as the March Hare in a BBC TV mini-series version of Alice in Wonderland directed by Barry Letts.
Following a 1988 car accident that resulted in a brain injury, Fitzwilliam retired from acting.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Three Hats for Lisa | Dancer | |
| 1967 | Half a Sixpence | Dancer | |
| 1976 | The Slipper and the Rose | Dancer | |
| 1977 | Joseph Andrews | Mr. Wilson's Companion #1 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Neil Fitzwiliam", About the Artists. Retrieved 29 May 2024
- ^ "Neil Fitzwilliam", Ovrtur. Retrieved 22 May 2024
External links[edit]
- Neil Fitzwiliam at IMDb
- "Stranger in the Family" – Documentary about Fitzwilliam's 1988 brain injury
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