Who is Stephen Fry and what is his net worth?
WHETHER it's starring in a film or hosting a quiz show, Stephen Fry has been a firm fixture on our screens for over four decades.
From Jeeves and Wooster to QI, over the years the talented star has become a household name.
Who is Stephen Fry?
Stephen Fry was born in Hampstead, London, on August 24, 1957 and is an actor, author, and comedian.
He shot to fame as one half of the comic double act Fry and Laurie with collaborator and best friend .
The pair - who have remained friends over the years - became pals at Cambridge University, and went on to form their double act.
Aside from comedy, Stephen is also a talented actor and won a Golden Globe for his lead performance in the 1997 film Wilde.
His other big movie roles include Gosford Park (2001), The Hobbit (2013), and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016).
Stephen is also a author and has released a whopping 17 books over the years.
But despite his superstar status, he likes to keep his personal life private.
But we do know that Stephen wed comedian and writer Elliott Spencer, who is 30 years his junior, back in 2015.
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What shows has Stephen Fry presented?
Stephen dazzled many of us with his wit on BBC Two's comedy panel show QI, before calling it a day in early 2016.
Die-hard fans of the show were inconsolable at the loss of the funnyman from the show, but at the time he said in an official statement: "For 13 years I had one of the best jobs on television."
Away from QI, Stephen was previously known for hosting the Baftas which he did 12 times, before quitting after the 2017 ceremony.
He's also written and starred in a number of documentary series, including his Emmy Award winning Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive.
Stephen is also known for narrating the beloved Harry Potter audiobooks
What is Stephen Fry's net worth?
It's fair to say that Stephen is worth a bob or two thanks to his incredible career.
As of 2023 it is reported he has a net worth of £20M, according to .
This has been built up through his TV work, as well as his book deals.
What does Stephen Fry do now?
In February 2023 it was announced that Stephen will be hosting an ITV reboot of the quiz show Jeopardy!.
After the news was released, he told ITV: "In the United States, Jeopardy! is a phenomenon like no other.
“Whenever I’m in America, I do my damnedest to catch it every weekday. The idea of hosting it here in the UK makes me dizzy with delight.
"Such a dedicated quizzing nation as ours will, I hope, welcome this uniquely beguiling and endlessly rewarding game.”
When did Stephen Fry announce he had prostate cancer?
In February 2018 Stephen revealed that he had spent two months secretly battling prostate cancer.
He confirmed that he underwent a life-saving operation in January 2018 and was now cancer-free.
At the time Stephen tweeted a 12 minute video, with the caption: "For the last 2 months I’ve been in the throes of a rather unwelcome and unexpected adventure.
"I’m sorry I haven’t felt able to talk about it till now, but here I am explaining what has been going on."