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John Michael Bird (22 November 1936 – 24 December 2022) was an English actor, director, writer and satirist. He performed in the television satire boom of the 1960s, appearing in That Was the Week That Was.
Dec 28, 2022 · John Bird, who was part of the satire boom of the 1960s and Bremner, Bird And Fortune, passed away in a care home. He was known for his satirical sketches and impressions of politicians and officials.
Dec 28, 2022 · John Bird, who starred in Bremner, Bird and Fortune, passed away at 86. Rory Bremner paid tribute to his friend and colleague, calling him "one of the greatest satirists".
- Bethany Minelle
Dec 28, 2022 · The actor and comedian John Bird has died aged 86. Bird died peacefully on Christmas Eve, his representatives have confirmed.
- Annabel Nugent
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John Bird. Actor: Rory Bremner, Who Else?. Twice BAFTA award-winning English satirist, writer and director, the son of chemist shopkeeper Horace Bird and his wife, Dorothy (née Haubitz). Born in Bulwell, Nottingham, Bird was a graduate of the Cambridge Footlights troupe.
Dec 28, 2022 · John Bird, known for his comedy show Bremner, Bird and Fortune, passed away on Christmas Eve. He was a brilliant and modest satirist who mocked the establishment with his partners Rory Bremner and John Fortune.