# Simon Fisher-Becker

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British actor (1961–2025)

Simon Fisher-Becker Fisher-Becker in 2013 Born (1961-11-25)25 November 1961 London, England Died 9 March 2025(2025-03-09) (aged 63) London, England Occupation Actor Website fisherbecker.com

**Simon Fisher-Becker** (25 November 1961 – 9 March 2025) was a British stage, television and film actor, specialising in comedy and character parts. His notable roles include the [Fat Friar](/source/Hogwarts_staff#The_Fat_Friar) in *[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone_(film))*, and Dorium Maldovar in [series 5](/source/Doctor_Who_series_5) and [6](/source/Doctor_Who_series_6) of *[Doctor Who](/source/Doctor_Who)*.

## Career

Simon Fisher-Becker was born 25 November 1961 in London.[1] Raised in [Ruislip](/source/Ruislip), in the [London Borough of Hillingdon](/source/London_Borough_of_Hillingdon),[2] he was mostly interested in music as a child[1] and learned to play the clarinet and saxophone.[2]

His first acting role was as a griffin in a primary school production of *[Alice in Wonderland](/source/Works_based_on_Alice_in_Wonderland#Theatre_and_musicals)*.[3] He discovered he liked acting better after being cast as Mr. Bumble in a school production of *Oliver Twist*,[1] and studied drama in his [sixth form](/source/Sixth_form) at [Northwood School](/source/Northwood_School%2C_London).[2]

Fisher-Becker worked in the civil service, and for a period of time worked for the [House of Lords](/source/House_of_Lords), the [upper house](/source/Upper_house) of the [Parliament of the United Kingdom](/source/Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom).[2] After leaving government service,[a] he took a drama course and began to pursue an acting career.[1] While seeking roles, he managed a theatre and worked as a [human resources](/source/Human_resources) [independent contractor](/source/Employment#Independent_contractor).[2] In 1975, he joined the Hillingdon Music Centre, later Hillingdon Music Service, which provided Saturday classes for music students at local public schools, and became an assistant warden in 1981.[2] He also co-founded the Hillindon Symphony Orchestra and the Second Chance Concert Band, for which he acted as conductor.[2]

In January 1988, he joined the [Theatre in Education](/source/Theatre_in_education#Difference_between_Drama_in_Education_and_Theatre_in_Education) project. His group, the GCSE Syllabus Players, went on a six-week national teaching tour in public schools.[2]

Fond of comedy and music, Fisher-Becker became a versatile [character actor](/source/Character_actor), and found work in film, television, and the stage, mostly in small roles.[1] Initially, his work consisted of narration and [voice-over](/source/Voice-over).[2] He later said he was "given parts because I could make people laugh."[2] He appeared in a stage production of [Edith Sitwell](/source/Edith_Sitwell)'s *[Façade – An Entertainment](/source/Fa%C3%A7ade_(entertainment))*; *Tubby the Tuba*, a narrative children's play with orchestral accompaniment; and as [Peter III](/source/Peter_III_of_Russia) in a comedy play at the [Edinburgh Festival Fringe](/source/Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe).[2] He had a minor role as a mini-cab driver in a 2006 episode of *[Afterlife](/source/Afterlife_(TV_series))*, a supernatural drama.[1]

### *Harry Potter*

In 2000, he was cast as the [Fat Friar](/source/Hogwarts_staff#The_Fat_Friar), a friendly ghost, in the film *[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone_(film))*.[1] He was [chauffeured](/source/Chauffeur) on the set, and sworn to secrecy about the filming.[3] His character was featured in a *[Vanity Fair](/source/Vanity_Fair_(magazine))* photo shoot.[4] "I consider myself very lucky to have worked on *Harry Potter*. It was a brilliant experience," he said, although it was disappointing that most of what he filmed ended up cut from the picture.[3]

### *Doctor Who*

Fisher-Becker was attacked by three youths at a [petrol station](/source/Filling_station) in March 2009. His spine was permanently damaged, and he was forced to use a walking stick for the rest of his life.[3] Recovering from his injuries took time, and forced him to stop working in [pantomime](/source/Pantomime).[1][3] In December 2009, he auditioned for the role of Dorium Maldovar on *Doctor Who*.[1] He was excited to audition, as he had grown up watching the programme.[3][5]

Fisher-Becker was to appear in one scene in the episode "[The Pandorica Opens](/source/The_Pandorica_Opens)".[1] The character Dorium Maldovar proved to be a fan favorite, and he returned to appear in the episodes "[A Good Man Goes to War](/source/A_Good_Man_Goes_to_War)" and "[The Wedding of River Song](/source/The_Wedding_of_River_Song)".[1]

The popularity of the role led Fisher-Becker to travel all over the world to attend *Doctor Who* fan conventions.[3] During this time, he became good friends with *Doctor Who* alumni [Katy Manning](/source/Katy_Manning) and [John Levene](/source/John_Levene).[3]

### Other roles

*Doctor Who* transformed his career.[3] He still received minor roles, such as an appearance the ensemble in the "Master of the House" number in the film *[Les Misérables](/source/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables_(2012_film))*,[6] but began to get larger roles. He appeared in a 2012 episode of the comedy television programme *[Getting On](/source/Getting_On_(British_TV_series))* in 2012, and in a 2014 episode of the comedy series *Puppy Love*.[6] His biggest part, however, was as Dante Harper in 16 episodes of the superhero/crime drama *Waterside*.[6]

In 2015, Fisher-Becker went on tour in Britain with a one-man show, *My Dalek Has a Puncture*, in which he talked about his life as a jobbing actor and his experiences on *Doctor Who*.[3]

## Personal life and death

In addition to acting, Fisher-Becker was an author, playwright, and public speaker.[6] He was also a well-known [raconteur](/source/Humorist).[6]

Simon met Anthony Dugdale, a musician, in 1992. The two married in 2006.[7]

Simon Fisher-Becker died in London on 9 March 2025 at the age of 63.[8] He is survived by his husband.[6]

## Filmography

### Television

- *[An Ungentlemanly Act](/source/An_Ungentlemanly_Act)* (1992) as Prisoner[5]

- *[Hale and Pace](/source/Hale_and_Pace#London_Weekend_Television_show)* (1 episode, 1993) as Rugby Player[3][5]

- *[One Foot in the Grave](/source/One_Foot_in_the_Grave)* (1 episode, 1993) as Magician[3]

- *[Doctors](/source/Doctors_(2000_TV_series))* (1 episode, 2001) as Cyril Wilson[6]

- *[Love Soup](/source/Love_Soup)* (1 episode, 2005) as Horatio[9]

- *[Afterlife](/source/Afterlife_(TV_series))* (1 episode, 2006) as Mini-cab driver[5]

- *[Doctor Who](/source/Doctor_Who)* (3 episodes "[The Pandorica Opens](/source/The_Pandorica_Opens)", "[A Good Man Goes to War](/source/A_Good_Man_Goes_to_War)", "[The Wedding of River Song](/source/The_Wedding_of_River_Song)" & a prequel, 2010–2011) as Dorium Maldovar[10]

- *[Doctor Who Confidential](/source/Doctor_Who_Confidential)* (1 episode, 2011) as himself[11]

- *[Getting On](/source/Getting_On_(British_TV_series))* (ep 3, 2012) as Stephen Ferris[5]

- *Waterside* (2012) as Dante Harper[12][6]

- *Gay Boys* (2012) as Mr Fitz-Hubbard, The Pope & Malcolm[13]

- *3some Webseries* (2013) as Roger[5]

- *Puppy Love* (2014) as Tony Fazackerley[14]

### Film

- *Arrivederci Millwall* (1990) as Shop Manager[9][13]

- *Beg!* (1994) as Dr. Farth[7]

- *Sweet Thing* (1999) as Klaus[13]

- *[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone_(film))* (2001) as the [Fat Friar](/source/Hogwarts_staff#The_Fat_Friar)[14]

- *Chakan, the Forever Man* (2012) as Ethan Scott[13]

- *Rise of the Euphonious Angel* (2012) as Dante[15][16]

- *[Les Misérables](/source/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables_(2012_film))* as part of the ["Master of the House"](/source/Songs_from_Les_Mis%C3%A9rables#Master_of_the_House) ensemble[1]

- *Coveted Desires* (2016) as Keith's Dad[7]

- *P.R.O.B.E. Case Files — Vol. 2* (BBV Productions, 2022) as Sir Andrew Williams[17]

### Audio

- *Doctor Who: The Curse of Sleepy Hollow* (fan-made production, 2013) as Father Hardwood[18][19][20]

- *Gallifrey V* ([Big Finish](/source/Big_Finish_Productions), 2013) as Kavil[13]

- *Iris Wildthyme: Series Four* (episode "Going Down", Big Finish, 2013) as Lift[21]

- *Doctor Who: Tales of Mystery & Imagination* (2 episodes, Illusionist Productions, 2014) as Mr. Dike[22]

### Radio

- *[The Hawk Chronicles](/source/The_Hawk_Chronicles)* (2018–2025) as Agent Tony Simon[23]

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Sources say he resigned[3] or that he was made [redundant](/source/Redundancy_in_United_Kingdom_law).[1]

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## External links

- [Official website](https://www.fisherbecker.com/)

- [Simon Fisher-Becker](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279839/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Simon Fisher-Becker](https://www.discogs.com/artist/Simon+Fisher-Becker) discography at [Discogs](/source/Discogs)

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