Richard Fulcher (born November 18, 1968)[citation needed] is an American comedian, actor and author. He played Bob Fossil and other characters in the British comedy series The Mighty Boosh, and Edward Sheath in the American series Jon Benjamin Has a Van. He has also appeared in Noel Fielding's more recent show, Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. His other appearances include Unnatural Acts with Julian Barratt and Fielding of The Mighty Boosh and he starred in and wrote the TV series Snuff Box alongside Matt Berry.
Rich Fulcher | |
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 Fulcher at a book signing in 2009 | |
| Born | Richard Fulcher November 18, 1968 Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for | Bob Fossil in The Mighty Boosh Rich Fulcher in Snuff Box |
| Website | http://www.richfulcher.com/ |
Career
editFulcher was born in Massachusetts.[1] He moved to England in his early 30s when he noticed his "eccentric brand of humour began to strike a particularly English chord".[2] On November 5, 2007, he starred in Golf War on E4, alongside Season 1 Boosh regulars Simon Farnaby and Matt Berry.[3] It was announced on November 11, 2008, that MTV had commissioned a spin-off series of The Mighty Boosh, starring Rich Fulcher as Eleanor, the transvestite who appeared in the Mighty Boosh Series Three episode "Eels".[4] He presents the music show InPutOutPut[5] on Channel 4.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Mighty Boosh Live | Bob Fossil | Video |
| 2009 | Bunny and the Bull | Captain Crab | Voice |
| 2011 | High Road | Arnie | |
| Arthur Christmas | Elf | Voice | |
| 2019 | Marriage Story | Judge Neil Tilden | |
| 2023 | Abruptio | Dummkopf | |
| Wonka | Larry Chucklesworth |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Unnatural Acts | Various Roles | Also co-writer |
| 2004 | Crossballs: The Debate Show | Occasional Fake Guest Debater | 2 episodes |
| AD/BC: A Rock Opera | Townsfolk | TV movie | |
| 2004–2007 | The Mighty Boosh | Bob Fossil/Various | All episodes |
| 2006 | Snuff Box | Rich Fulcher/Various | Also co-writer |
| 2007 | How Not to Live Your Life | Unknown | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2008 | Trexx and Flipside | Mr. Brilliance | 6 episodes |
| 2008–2010 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Reverend Fulcher | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Skins | Judge Jordan | Episode: "Freddie" |
| 2010 | Little Crackers | The Controller | Episode: "Bill Bailey's Little Cracker: Car Park Babylon" |
| 2011 | Childrens Hospital | Greg | Episode: "Run, Dr. Lola Spratt, Run" |
| The Problem Solverz | Lidget the Zoo Keeper (voice) | Episode: "Zoo Cops" | |
| Jon Benjamin Has a Van | Edward Sheath | 3 episodes | |
| NTSF:SD:SUV | Elena | Episode: "Exes and Oh-No's!" | |
| Adventure Time | Jaybird (voice) / Additional Voices | Episode: "Apple Thief" | |
| SpongeBob SquarePants | Master Fuzzy Acorns (voice) | Episode: "The Way of the Sponge" | |
| Mongrels | Producer | Episode: "Marion and the Myocardial Infarction" | |
| 2012–2014 | Regular Show | Answering Machine / Smoke Signal (voice) | 2 episodes |
| Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy | Various Characters | 2 episodes | |
| 2013 | The League | Luther the Hobo | Episode: "The Bringer Show" |
| 2013–2019 | Drunk History | Himself / various | 12 episodes |
| 2014 | Rick and Morty | King Flippy-nips (voice) | Episode: "Something Ricked This Way Comes" |
| Review | Randy Romer | Episode: "Revenge; Getting Rich; Aching" | |
| The Hotwives of Orlando | Doctor | 2 episodes | |
| Garfunkel and Oates | Dr. Patel | 2 episodes | |
| 2014–2015 | Wander Over Yonder | Sourdough / Queen Entozoa / Worm (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Kroll Show | Dr. Todds | Episode: "Bangs" |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Mayor Flowercube | Episode: "Michael Sheen Wears a Plaid Button Down and Grey Blazer" | |
| Top Coppers | Mayor Grady | 5 episodes | |
| Uncle Grandpa | Various voices | 2 episodes | |
| 2015–2016 | Bob's Burgers | Professor Wallace / Emcee / Stacy (voice) | 2 episodes |
| Another Period | Mark Twain | 3 episodes | |
| The Adventures of OG Sherlock Kush | Watson | 2 episodes | |
| 2015–2018 | The Amazing World of Gumball | Frankie Watterson (voice) | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | The Amazing Gayl Pile | Rudy | 3 episodes |
| 2016–2019 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | Dr. Chambong | 3 episodes |
| Those Who Can't | Dan Trebin | 9 episodes | |
| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Restaurant Manager | Episode: "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" |
| Do You Want to See a Dead Body? | Derek | Episode: "A Body and an Ex-Con (with Danny Pudi)" | |
| 2017–2018 | Future-Worm! | Barl (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Love | Glenn Michener | Episode: "I'm Sick" |
| Disenchantment | Cloyd / Turbish / Others (voice) | 10 episodes | |
| Speechless | Mel | Episode: "L-O-N-- LONDON: Part 2" | |
| Kidding | Clay | 3 episodes | |
| Zapped | Nik Nak | Episode: "Book" | |
| 2019 | Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart | Reggie (voice) | Episode: "Outfoxed" |
| 2020–present | Tig n' Seek | Boss | Lead Role |
| Star Trek: Lower Decks | Rumdar / Jackabog / Rebner / Pakled Emperor / Others (voice) | 4 episodes | |
| 2021 | Kid Cosmic | Zarkon | |
| Spitting Image | Writer | ||
| 2023 | Black Mirror | Gainsborough | Episode: "Joan Is Awful" |
| Still Up | Cat Man | 5 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Carpool Rich Fulcher". YouTube. November 9, 2010. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
- ^ Ensall, Jonny (March 30, 2022). "Rich Fulcher - From Mighty Boosh to Edinburgh Fringe's greatest groupie". The List. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "27.09.2007". Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved October 20, 2007.
- ^ "Phoning it in... : News 2008 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". Chortle. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
- ^ "InputOutput". Channel 4. January 3, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
External links
editRich Fulcher official website http://www.richfulcher.com
- Rich Fulcher at IMDb
- BBC Website Snuff Box Section
- The Mighty Boosh Rich Fulcher interview
- Rich Fulcher on Channel 101
- "Tiny Acts of Rebellion" official website
- Mr. Bingo, "Tiny Acts of Rebellion" illustrator