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Robert Kerr "Rikki" Fulton, OBE (15 April 1924 – 27 January 2004) was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.
Rikki Fulton (1924-2004) was a Scottish actor and writer, known for Local Hero, Gorky Park and The Adventures of Francie and Josie. He also created the popular character of Rev. I.M. Jolly, a gloomy minister who gave a message of hope on Hogmanay TV.
- Actor, Writer
- April 15, 1924
- Rikki Fulton
- January 27, 2004
Sep 4, 2020 · Scottish entertainer Rikki Fulton is best remembered for his comical epilogues as the miserable Reverend Jolly, which he performed on the annual sketch show Scotch & Wry.
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- Jeffrey Kitsch
Jan 28, 2004 · A tribute to the Scottish comedian and actor who died in 2002 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was best known for his roles as Francie and Josie, Rev IM Jolly and Supercop in Scotch & Wry.
- The Herald Staff
Rikki Fulton was a Scottish actor and writer, known for Local Hero, Gorky Park and The Adventures of Francie and Josie. He died in 2004 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease and had a famous character, the Rev I.M. Jolly.
- April 15, 1924
- January 27, 2004
Jan 28, 2004 · The comedian and actor Rikki Fulton has died aged 79 after a number of years battling with Alzheimer's disease. His widow Kate said he died peacefully on Tuesday night in a Glasgow nursing home....
Jan 29, 2004 · Rikki Fulton was a versatile and popular entertainer who starred in stage, radio, TV and film. He was known for his comedy partnership with Jack Milroy, his role as Dan McPhail in The Tales of Para Handy, and his parody of John Grierson in This Scunnerful World.
