Rich Fulcher
Biography
Rich Fulcher is an American comedian, actor, and author. He is best known for his portrayal of Bob Fossil and several other figures in the surreal British comedy The Mighty Boosh. Born in Massachusetts, he studied law at Dartmouth College before turning to comedy, performing improvisation at the ImprovOlympic in Chicago and becoming an early member of the Upright Citizens Brigade. In the early 1990s he helped create the improvised lecture show Modern Problems In Science, which played at the Annoyance Theater and later toured to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He starred in and wrote the sketch show Unnatural Acts in 1998, then contributed additional material to The Mighty Boosh. He appeared as a baker in AD/BC: A Rock Opera (2004) and co-starred with Matt Berry in the BBC Three series Snuff Box, which he also wrote. He has also provided voices for animated series and guest-starred on several television comedies.
57years old
Turns 58 on November 18in 8 days
- Born Massachusetts
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- Also credited as Richard Fulcher
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 19 years2004 to 2023
Every film, newest first
- 2023AbruptioIMDb rating 6.1
- 2023WonkaIMDb rating 6.9
- 2019SnatchersIMDb rating 5.9
- 2006The Mighty Boosh LiveIMDb rating 8.1
- 2004AD/BC: A Rock OperaIMDb rating 7.3
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A first
Fulcher was the only writer besides Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt to contribute additional material to The Mighty Boosh TV series, while also playing Bob Fossil and other characters.
Early training
Fulcher was drawn to improvised comedy in Chicago at the ImprovOlympic, and he became one of the Upright Citizens Brigade's early members there.
Behind the camera
Fulcher co-created and performed in Modern Problems In Science, an improvised university lecture show that became an underground hit and later aired as a six-part series on the Paramount Channel UK.
Behind the camera
In 2009 Fulcher wrote Tiny Acts of Rebellion, a book illustrated by Mr Bingo. The book became a stage show that filled every seat during its run at the Edinburgh Fringe and at the Soho Theatre.
Rich Fulcher movies on Netflix
Most often with
Paul King directed two of these films. Four actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Matt Lucas's page
Matt Berry's page
Julian Barratt's page
Noel Fielding's page
Paul KingDirector, 2 films, 2006 to 2023
All films by Paul King
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