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Edition 4 (1998) novel prize
Stephen Fry
スティーヴン・フライ
Sutīvun Furai
Pen Names:
Sir Stephen Fry（Honorific style sometimes used）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1957-08-24 （Hampstead, London, England）
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- None / Atheist / Secular
- Residence History
- Hampstead, London → Norfolk (childhood) → Buckinghamshire (youth) → Cambridge (university)
Career
- Occupations
- Actor, Author, Journalist, Comedian, Television presenter, Film director, Narrator
- Active Years
- 1982-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens' College, University of Cambridge | English Literature | Department of English | — | — | United Kingdom |
Queens' College, University of Cambridge
English Literature
/ Department of English
Country:
United Kingdom
Met fellow performers (e.g. Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson) while at university
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Gosford Park | — | Screen Actors Guild | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Primetime Emmy Award | The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive (documentary) | — | Academy of Television Arts & Sciences | 受賞 |
| 2006 | Rose d'Or | QI (television quiz show) | — | Rose d'Or | 受賞 |
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2001
Work:
Gosford Park
Organization:
Screen Actors Guild
Result:
受賞
Primetime Emmy Award
2002
Work:
The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive (documentary)
Organization:
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Result:
受賞
Rose d'Or
2006
Work:
QI (television quiz show)
Organization:
Rose d'Or
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Selected novels and writings
Fiction / EssaysFry has authored several novels, essays and memoirs characterised by wit, humour and insight into British life.
HumourIdentityBritish society
Memoirs & Essays
Non-fictionHas published memoirs and essays discussing his life, battles with mental health, and experiences in show business.
Mental healthAutobiographical elements
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Witty, erudite proseOften ironical and conversational
- Recurring Motifs
- Search for identityBritish humourMental and emotional struggles
Health
-
Bipolar disorder (mild)2000年代頃から公表Has affected his life and work; he has been open about treatment and continues professional activities.
Legacy
A prominent actor, author and presenter whose work has had substantial impact on British popular culture and broadcasting; widely known for audiobook narration (UK Harry Potter) and television presenting.
In Popular Culture
- Highly visible cultural figure through radio and television presenting and appearances
- Known as the UK audiobook narrator for the Harry Potter series
Trivia
- Minor planet (5190) Fry was named in his honour.
- Famous as the UK audiobook narrator for the Harry Potter series.
- Has publicly disclosed a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (mild).
- Has publicly identified as gay.