Richard Stilgoe

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Countdown (1982)
2. Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask (2006) — Self - Lyricist
3. Pebble Mill (1991) — Self
4. A Kick Up the Eighties (1981)
5. Theatre 625 (1964) — Desmond
6. The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979) — Self
7. That's Life! (1973)
8. Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
9. A Class by Himself (1971)
10. Our Mutual Friend (1976) — Mr Boots
11. Comedians Do It On Stage (1986) — self
12. Pebble Mill at One (1972)
13. And Now The Good News (1978)
14. Psst! (1969)
15. Don't Ask Us - We're New Here (1969)
16. The Story of Musicals (2012) — Self