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Chris Langham

English writer, actor and comedian (1949-2026)

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Occupation

Comedian

Born in

London

Born

April 14, 1949

Zodiac

Aries

28,196

days lived

77

age at death

Born
April 14, 1949 in 🇬🇧London
Died
June 24, 2026 (aged 77)
Zodiac
♈︎Aries·ox 🐂
1 source·14 dated eventsUpdated Sep 2026

About

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Christopher Langham was an English writer, actor and comedian. He was known for playing the cabinet minister Hugh Abbot in the BBC sitcom The Thick of It, and as presenter Roy Mallard in People Like Us, first on BBC Radio 4 and later on its transfer to television on BBC Two, where Mallard is almost entirely an unseen character. He is also known for his roles in the television series Not the Nine O'Clock News, Help, and Kiss Me Kate, and as the gatehouse guard in Chelmsford 123. In 2006, he won BAFTA awards for The Thick of It and Help.

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Sun Sign

Aries♈︎

Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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14 dated events
2024
Day 27,290
Age 74

Death of Chris Langham

Jan 1, 2024

Passed away at the age of 75.

2019
Day 25,464
Age 69

The Goes Wrong Show

Jan 1, 2019

Appeared in the BBC comedy 'The Goes Wrong Show'.

2014
Day 23,638
Age 64

Rev. Season 3

Jan 1, 2014

Starred in the final season of the BBC sitcom 'Rev.'.

2011
Day 22,542
Age 61

Rev. Season 2

Jan 1, 2011

Continued his role in the second season of 'Rev.'.

2010
Day 22,177
Age 60

Rev.

Jan 1, 2010

Starred as the lead in the BBC sitcom 'Rev.'.

2009
Day 21,812
Age 59

The Thick of It

Jan 1, 2009

Appeared as a guest star in the political satire 'The Thick of It'.

2007
Day 21,081
Age 57

Gavin & Stacey

Jan 1, 2007

Played the character of Ted in the BBC sitcom 'Gavin & Stacey'.

1994
Day 16,333
Age 44

The Fast Show

Jan 1, 1994

Became a regular cast member of 'The Fast Show'.

1993
Day 15,968
Age 43

The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer

Jan 1, 1993

Wrote and appeared in the sketch show.

1987
Day 13,776
Age 37

Blackadder the Third

Jan 1, 1987

Reprized his role as Lord Percy Percy in 'Blackadder the Third'.

1986
Day 13,411
Age 36

Blackadder II

Jan 1, 1986

Played the role of Lord Percy Percy in 'Blackadder II'.

1982
Day 11,950
Age 32

The Young Ones

Jan 1, 1982

Appeared in the iconic BBC sitcom 'The Young Ones'.

1970
Day 7,567
Age 20

Early Comedy Career

Jan 1, 1970

Began performing stand-up comedy in London clubs.

1949
Day 0
Age 0

Chris Langham's Birth

Apr 14, 1949

Born in Hammersmith, London, England.