Neil Fitzmaurice

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Neil Fitzmaurice (born in Liverpool, England) is a British writer and actor best known for his role as Ray-Von in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, which he also co-wrote.

Fitzmaurice's writing projects include That Peter Kay Thing, for which he received a coveted British Comedy Award, and the critically acclaimed Phoenix Nights.

As an actor, Fitzmaurice appeared in his own screenplay, Going off Big Time; performed alongside Paul O'Grady in the BBC comedy Eyes Down; played Jeff in the Channel 4 comedy series Peep Show; and starred in the prison drama series Buried for Channel 4.

Fitzmaurice has had guest roles in The Bill, Casualty spin off Holby City for BBC. He appeared in the very first episode of The Office as the applicant whom David Brent is interviewing for the warehouse position. He also appeared in the last episode of the first series of The Office, in which he is being made redundant by David and is asked to explain the differences between goblins, fairies, pixies and elves.

Fitzmaurice is currently working on his next film project, Charlie Noades RIP, which is due in production in early 2006.

In March 2007 Fitzmaurice made a rare appearance in a dramatic role, playing an ex-telecoms worker suffering from a terminal brain tumour in ITV drama Mobile.

[edit] Trivia

• Neil Fitzmaurice is left handed.
• Fitzmaurice is a supporter of Liverpool F.C. and is a survivor of the Hillsborough disaster.^[1]

[edit] External links

• Neil Fitzmaurice at the Internet Movie Database

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