John Fortune

Biography

John Courtney Fortune was a renowned English satirist and actor born on June 30, 1939, in Bristol. He formed lasting friendships with fellow artists John Bird and Rory Bremner at King's College, Cambridge. Notable appearances include his portrayal of Sir Gerald in "Take a Girl Like You" (1970) and John Harrison in the 1984 film "Bloodbath at the House of Death". Fortune was known for his work on the TV series Bremner, Bird and Fortune.