Richard Stilgoe
Born: 1943-03-28 in Camberley, Surrey, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
Sir Richard Henry Simpson Stilgoe OBE DL (born 28 March 1943) is a British songwriter, lyricist and musician, and broadcaster who is best known for his humorous songs and frequent television appearances. His output includes collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Peter Skellern. He is also a keen puzzler who has hosted several quiz shows and written several books on the subject. Stilgoe is also notable for his charity work and fundraising. In the 1980s he founded the Alchemy Foundation which is funded from his royalties from the American productions of Starlight Express and The Phantom of the Opera. He is patron of the Surrey Care Trust in Woking. In the late 1990s he founded the Orpheus Centre which offers performing arts experiences to young people with disabilities. In 2012, Stilgoe was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his extensive charity work.
Filmography
2012
- The Story of Musicals as Self
2011
- The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall ... (Writer)
2006
- Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask as Self - Lyricist
2004
- The Phantom of the Opera ... (Lyricist)
1991
- Pebble Mill as Self
1986
- Comedians Do It On Stage as self
1982
1979
- The Paul Daniels Magic Show as Self
1976
- Our Mutual Friend as Mr Boots
1973
1972
1971
1964
- Theatre 625 as Desmond