Known for
Biography
Bob Mortimer is a British comedian and actor born on 23 May 1959 in Acklam. Among the titles he is known for are Brian Pern (2014) and The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (1999).
Early life
He went on to study at University of Sussex, King's Manor School and University of Leicester.
Career
He appears in Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990), the earliest title among his listed credits. The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993) is among his 1990s credits. In the 2000s, he appeared in Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) and Catterick (2004). The 2010s brought Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (2018).
He has one film and 7 TV series on record from 1990 to 2018. The records also name him as writer on House of Fools. Matt Lucas appears in three of his listed titles.
Filmography
8 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018– | Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing | TV series | |
| 2014–2017 | Brian Pern | TV series | |
| 2014– | House of Fools | Writer | TV series |
| 2004– | Catterick | TV series | |
| 2000– | Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) | TV series | |
| 1999 | The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything | Film | |
| 1993– | The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer | TV series | |
| 1990– | Vic Reeves Big Night Out | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at University of Sussex, King's Manor School and University of Leicester.
Bob Mortimer on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.7M @realbobmortimer
- Engagement rate
- 3.74% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 60,927
- Average comments
- 1,015 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bob Mortimer?
Bob Mortimer is 67 years old, born on 23 May 1959 in Acklam.
What is Bob Mortimer known for?
Bob Mortimer is known for Brian Pern (2014) and The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (1999).
What is Bob Mortimer’s nationality?
Bob Mortimer is British, born in Acklam.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4933451), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Marcus Liversedge · CC BY 3.0
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