Sir Stephen John Fry (born 24 August 1957) is an English actor, broadcaster, comedian, director, narrator and writer. He came to prominence as a member of the comic act Fry and Laurie alongside Hugh Laurie, with the two starring in A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989–1995) and Jeeves and Wooster (1990–1993). He also starred in the sketch series Alfresco (1983–1984) with Laurie, Emma Thompson, and Robbie Coltrane, and in Blackadder (1986–1989) alongside Rowan Atkinson, where he played Lord Melchett in the second series and General Melchett in the fourth series, as well as portraying Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington in one episode of the third series. He was also the original host of comedy panel show QI, with his tenure lasting from 2003 to 2016, during which he was nominated for six British Academy Television Awards. Since 2011 he has served as president of the mental health charity Mind. In 2025, he was knighted for services to mental health awareness, the environment and charity. Wikipedia
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