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 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Dorium Maldovar in series 5 and 6 of Doctor Who.
Career
Simon Fisher-Becker was born 25 November 1961 in London. Raised in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, he was mostly interested in music as a child "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. He still received minor roles, such as an appearance the ensemble in the "Master of the House" number in the film Les Misérables, but began to get larger roles. He appeared in a 2012 episode of the comedy television programme Getting On in 2012, and in a 2014 episode of the comedy series Puppy Love. He is survived by his husband.
- Doctor Who (3 episodes "The Pandorica Opens", "A Good Man Goes to War", "The Wedding of River Song" & a prequel, 2010–2011) as Dorium Maldovar
- Doctor Who Confidential (1 episode, 2011) as himself
- Getting On (ep 3, 2012) as Stephen Ferris
- 3some Webseries (2013) as Roger
Film
- Arrivederci Millwall (1990) as Shop Manager
- Sweet Thing (1999) as Klaus
- Les Misérables as part of the "Master of the House" ensemble
Audio
- Doctor Who: The Curse of Sleepy Hollow (fan-made production, 2013) as Father Hardwood
- Gallifrey V (Big Finish, 2013) as Kavil
- Doctor Who: Tales of Mystery & Imagination (2 episodes, Illusionist Productions, 2014) as Mr. Dike
Radio
- The Hawk Chronicles (2018–2025) as Agent Tony Simon