Simon Farnaby was born on April 2, 1973 (age 49) in England. In the TV version Tommy has subsisted for years on nothing but cheese, and as a result his head has turned into cheese. He next appeared in "Mutants", where he is stolen by Bainbridge to mutate. [2] He next appears briefly in the 2007 episode "The Power of the Crimp", disowning Howard after his and Vince's poor performance at a gig at the Velvet Onion where they were sabotaged by their new rivals, the Flighty Zeus. [18] A deleted scene from "Nanageddon" reveals that Saboo trained Kirk in the ways of the Shaman.[25]. Colin In the first series episode "The Hitcher" he has an abnormally large thumb, as well as nose and chin. Ian later goes on to become Jack the Ripper, and the Hitcher murders him as punishment for 'slashing Women'. Appears in "Bollo". [2] A demon summoned by Howard and Vince to impress goth girls. Vince: "I thought it was good for you. In the episode "Party" of series 3, it is revealed that Naboo has no genitals. He later went on to appear in the 2006 stage show, The Mighty Boosh. Simon Farnaby plays publisher, Hamilton Cork in the 'Charlie'episode, and also Pie Faced Man in 'Electro'. He was created for the 1999 stage show Autoboosh, and later appeared in the 2001 radio series, four episodes of the television series, and the 2006 stage show, The Mighty Boosh, in which he is the main antagonist, killing all the main characters at one point. Written by Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby of cult fave The Mighty Boosh, and directed by award-winning t While Vince is always dressed very flashily and into the current fashion, Howard tends to look unkempt and shabby. [21] The ruling King of Planet Xooberon, he summoned the warrior Banoo in 1978 to guard the Amulet of the Fountain of Youth from the evil forces of The Hitcher ("the evil cockney"). REEL. Howard and Vince are spared as Vince has the amulet, making him the Chosen One. Played by Noel Fielding. Also a screenwriter, he penned and starred in a SkyOne comedy called Yonderland. [3] A cockney grim reaper that comes to collect Bollo's soul, but takes Howard by mistake. Appears in "Killeroo". He is also well known for his similarly offbeat characters in the CBBC live-action series of Horrible Histories, such as Caligula and the Grim Reaper. What are your favourite Simon Farnaby moments?Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/SubscribeHorribleHistoriesVisit our website: horrible-histor. Central cast[ edit] Howard steals it from Old Gregg and achieves The Funk. His most notable roles include Bunny in the 2009 film Bunny And The Bull and playing various characters on Horrible Histories. Leroy also goes on secret spy skiing missions in the Alps as is mentioned in the series 3 episode "Eels". Howard along with Lester Corncrake shrink down and enters Vince's body in an attempt to defeat the jazz cell but end up bringing it out of Vince's body with them and making it much larger. He also stated having two friends called Nicholas the Tennis Rat and Dante the racist Badger, who hates bloody whites. Dixon Bainbridge: "The wolf attacked me. The Mighty Boosh team NEW Comedy Detective Series, For more go to ----- Appears in "Charlie". Speaks Chavese, a mix between Chinese and Chav. Mentioned in "Electro" but unseen. He then appears in "Mutants", where he steals and mutilates the various animals and keepers of the Zooniverse. Add to basket. He is idolised by Howard. Appears in "Charlie". Being made entirely from sandpaper, he is incapable of touching or loving anything without wearing it down. He read it over and over, and over, and over again, and over. When facing death, the two will often reminisce about very mundane things "like that one time they ate soup". Contents 1 Style While normally hibernating, they come out every 25 years to look for a man to breed with. Also mentioned in The Mighty Book of Boosh. Subject of a "gather round everyone" joke. In film, he starred as Bunny in this year's British Indie hit Bunny and The Bull. In the TV series Fossil is portrayed as incompetent and bizarrely unaware of common terms; for example he does not know how to dial with a phone and calls a portable tape recorder his "talk box". It has been said that Leroy works at the laser copy center, but it has also been said that he works at the ice rink and "sells slush puppies.". He has previously starred as a leading member of the Horrible Histories cast and was a longstanding supporting cast member on The Mighty Boosh. He is actually real (within the show) despite Howard's scorn and arrives at the zoo to take revenge on Dixon Bainbridge and Hamilton Cork. He is also famous for appearing in a number of British sitcoms including Blunder, Spoons, Jam & Jerusalem and The Mighty Boosh. Most of the recurring characters are played by Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher or Dave Brown . [8], His first appearance is in the pilot episode of the TV series, portrayed by Richard Ayoade. A similar character, Howard's uncle Pedro, appears in the radio episode "Tundra", also claiming to go by many names. His nickname, as his good friend Dixon Bainbridge notes, is "One Sentence Cork". He was Maheshwari. Farnaby had a small role in both the first film and its sequel, before subsequently appearing alongside Paddington Bear and Queen Elizabeth II in a short film broadcast as a part of the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. Tommy Nookah was originally portrayed by Richard Ayoade. The series 1 episode "Electro" is the first appearance of Howlin' Jimmy Jefferson. Appears in season 3 "The Strange Tale of the Crack Fox". [9] A man made of eggs and sausages who runs away when Vince suggests they should eat him as opposed to each other. Developed from three stage shows and a six-episode radio series, it has since spawned a total of 20 television episodes for BBC Three which aired from 2003 to 2007, and two live tours of the UK, as well as two live shows in the United States. He appeared in the radio episode "Jungle" and later in revised form during the first series of the TV show, where he was played by Rich Fulcher rather than Ayoade. His name is a parody on German philosopher Jrgen Habermas. A picture of a horse Vince Noir draws in "The Strange Tale of the Crack Fox"[12] that helps him find the "Crack Fox". Saboo is portrayed by Richard Ayoade. Pic centers. The film follows a . He returns in the third episode of series 3, "The Power of the Crimp", as the owner of the Velvet Onion club, where Vince and Howard regularly gig. An obsolete format, he is seeking revenge because Spider slept with his wife. Appears in The Mighty Boosh Radio Series Episode 5 - "Tundra". One day he found a copy of Cheekbone Magazine and he read an article about London life. In 2013, Farnaby presented a documentary entitled Richard III: The King in the Car Park, tracing the discovery and identification of the remains of the last Plantagenet king. Sunflash is a he she, half man-half unicorn from the future. [10] Played by Dave Brown. Alan the Delivery Man (Mighty Boosh) Old Gregg; Horace (Mighty Boosh) Simon McFarnaby; Joey Moose; Donnie (Mighty Boosh) Prequel; 1980s; Diary/Journal; High School; Boys In Love; Friendship; Pregnancy; Feminist Themes; LGBTQ Themes; Foster Care; Disabled Character; Jealousy; mild sexual references; Bad Poetry; [19] In the episode "Fountain of Youth" Bollo reveals that Naboo is 406 years old. Appears in The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour. [3], Tony first appeared, alongside the rest of the Board of Shaman, in the 2005 TV episode "Nanageddon", where he and fellow Shaman Saboo are given the task of finding and exorcising the powerful demon Nanatoo, which ends in Saboo ejecting him from his magic carpet out of annoyance. When he discovered he was dying of a "strange swamp fever" he decided to make one final record called Voodoo Scat and mixed it with a drop of his own blood.[2]. This article "List of minor The Mighty Boosh characters" is from Wikipedia. Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. Save US$0.24. He also claims that he said, "You should build a Velvet Revolver and go and live in it." Vince gives him gloves so he can "love himself" without being harmed. He was originally created for Fielding's 2002 stand-up show Voodoo Hedgehog at the Edinburgh Festival. The next year, Farnaby presented another Channel 4 documentary series entitled Man Vs Weird, in which he travelled the world investigating people who claim superhuman abilities. Because of this, she is spurned by the other women. Among his recent TV acting credits he was Spike in Jam and Jerusalem and he played Hamilton Cork, Pie-Face Records and Harold Boom in The Mighty Boosh. Appears in "Charlie". He has previously starred as a leading member of the Horrible Histories cast and was a longstanding supporting cast member on The Mighty Boosh. He only allows these to be sold in his bar. The show has been known for popularising a style called "crimping"; short a cappella songs which . Along with journalist Scott Murray, Farnaby co-wrote The Phantom of the Open, a biography of Maurice Flitcroft, a would-be professional golfer whose unsuccessful attempts to qualify for the Open Championship led to his being described as "the world's worst golfer". E7 - Electro; Bartender: 2004: The Mighty Boosh - Series 1. The Warrior in My Wardrobe. He sends out tendrils of tape to ensnare his victims, then winds them into himself. Tony won first place in the porpoise race against Howard. Despite all of them sharing Vince's likeness, one of them claims to be athlete Roger Black. [4] Vince usually conforms to specific subcultures which he considers vogue, such as mod,[6] goth,[11] punk,[2] and New Rave,[2], Though he seems much more confident and secure than Howard, Vince is desperate to be admired as an individual and a trendsetter. Notify me. Murray, Scott & Farnaby, Simon. Old Gregg is a hermaphroditic merman who occasionally refers to his vagina, which emits a blinding light that "makes you feel tingly", as his "mangina". He last appeared in the 2006 stage show, Boosh Live. The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy television show created by Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding and others (collectively known as The Mighty Boosh). As well as building the zoo,he once drank an entire litre of water in two days. [30], The Hitcher is sometimes accompanied by two short, rotund henchmen called the Piper Twins. However, Banoo was slightly late as ever, and he ended up giving the Amulet to Naboo the Enigma by mistake. Milky Joe composes a hit song called "Isolation" with his band, Milky Joe and the Coconuts. He is played by Olly Ralfe in this short scene. The Mighty Boosh Story of Funk. Barbie Doll Anatomy: Again, no genitals. [13] Played by Sue Denim. During his first appearance, he frequently referred to 'the crunch,' criticising other characters for their lack of familiarity with it. Appears in Boosh Live. Phantom of the Open, The. Unlike the Moon, Jupiter has no song. Simon Farnaby is the actor currently best known for his role on BBC comedy Ghosts. Simon Farnaby. Farnaby is a long-time member of The Mighty Boosh supporting cast, having had roles both in their series and co-starring in the quasi-spinoff film Bunny and the Bull. The Moon is portrayed by Noel Fielding with his face covered in shaving foam. He was named by Rudi after the love of mustard he demonstrated as a child,[13] and the fact that he has "eight of something". When he was alive he had black and white skin, red eyes and wore a white suit and top hat. [23] A performer in the band Kraftwork Orange, a band that Vince and Howard join. They are easily lured by promise of beauty products and other such things. Vince auditioned for the vacant position of lead singer, but the role eventually went to Sammy the Crab, due to their skinny legs policy. Played by Barunka O'Shaughnessy. Appears in "The Legend of Old Gregg". He spent his days punting down the lazy rivers of Cambridge town, occasionally sitting under Mr. Willow the tree to eat a cucumber sandwich. Farnaby is married to actress Claire Keelan (his second wife) with whom he has a daughter, Eve, born in 2014. It was implied in the third series that Vince had bisexual tendencies. The Crack Fox is played by Julian Barratt. His birth sign is Aries. Cries "Look at them shine" while spraying cleaning fluid on his many mirrors. In return he gives Vince a horn that can be used to summon him. [4] A Welsh shaman, whom Naboo meets in Shamansbury's, a spoof on Sainsbury's. Also appears in The Mighty Book of Boosh. In 2017, Farnaby stated that he was working on a film script based on his biography of Maurice Flitcroft. He has come to the attention of Carlos Santana, who tries to recruit him. The following is a list of minor characters from The Mighty Boosh, including characters from the television series, the radio series, and the various stage shows. In the series three episode Party, it is revealed that he is a virgin. He was originally created for "Nanageddon", an episode of the second series of The Mighty Boosh and later appeared in three episodes of the third series, "Eels", "The Strange Tale of the Crack Fox" and "Party". On radio, Fossil liked Vince and hated Howard, while on television he generally dislikes both of them, although by season 3 he's friendly to Vince, and his radio persona is somewhat replaced by employer Bainbridge. Horrible Histories star Simon Farnaby and former CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell will headline the 2023 Isle of Wight Story Festival, in February. He previously had a very brief role in Coronation Street in the 1990s. [1] Though Fossil is chief zoo keeper, he knows nothing about animals, describing the elephant as "the grey leg-face man" and a bear as "the hairy Russian carpet guy". Matt Berry and Simon Farnaby. Appears in "Bollo". Before Fame A famous avant-garde director whose works include The Doctor and The Pencil. [23] Despite this they continue to attempt to steal the Boosh's limelight, vandalising copies of their recent book. The Horrors include Faris Badwan, Rhys Webb, Joe Spurgeon, Joshua Hayward and Tom Cowan. In the third series he has a normal chin and nose. Simon has just recently finished shooting his fourth season of GHOSTS. He returns as a tortoise-loving neighbour in the new series of E4's Midnight Beast. Played by Noel Fielding. He is a good listener, but Howard ultimately tires of his boring lectures. In the course of the series a variety of bizarre and surreal recurring characters cross their paths, mostly also played by the same cast doubling up. The 48-year-old actor first appeared on our screens in 1994 and . [2] He mistakenly believes he is black. He is presented as a famous actor, known among fans as a maker of "devised pieces" and among critics for having a head that resembles a conker. Badass Bookworm: The most consistently competent member of the Boosh and also a pretty sharp guy. Simon can now be seen in the feature film PHANTOM OF THE OPEN, which premiered at LFF 2021. Most of the recurring characters are played by Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher or Dave Brown. In the second series, Howard and Vince have left the zoo and formed a band together. He has written and appeared in films such as Mindhorn and Paddington 2, and in the BBC sitcom Detectorists. [20] His catchphrase is "I've got a bad feeling about this", a reference to Star Wars and said in every show since "The Call of the Yeti". Tiny Robert got ball cancer but spotted it early and had it removed. [13] Played by Tom Meeten and Simon Farnaby. Appears in "The Power of the Crimp". Appears in "Electro". Several such references are made in the episode "Party", especially when he kisses Howard passionately to avoid being beheaded by Dennis the head shaman. Hamilton Cork aka 'Corkie' (played by fictional actor Simon McFarnaby, both played by comedian Simon Farnaby) is a publisher whose whole philosophy is that he can tell within one sentence of reading a book whether or not he wants to publish it. Farnaby was born on 2 April 1973 in Darlington, County Durham and attended Richmond School, North Yorkshire.. Career. This page was last edited on 17 November 2020, at 12:13. article "List of minor The Mighty Boosh characters" is from Wikipedia, Edithistory:List of minor The Mighty Boosh characters, Minor characters in the Revolution at Sea Saga, List of minor recurring characters in Star Trek: Enterprise, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_minor_The_Mighty_Boosh_characters&oldid=1129566. [10] Colin is the barman at the local pub owned by Jeff. Appeared once in the Radio series, in episode 6 ("The Hitcher"). Releases freezing blasts from his codpiece. Played by Dan Clark. After leaving the band she co-founds Orange Work-Kraft. [4] He left secondary school in his mid-teens, after being convinced by Howard to work at a local zoo called the Zooniverse,[6] despite mentioning at various points that he took a gap year,[7] achieved at least two BTEC National Diplomas,[1] and went to college. Appears in "The Fountain of Youth", is a tree that is summoned by The Hitcher and told to "go about your wicked foul business", he then attempts to attack Howard, Vince, Naboo and Bollo, but is foiled by Sandstorm and sanded down into a table. During the course of the stage shows, the radio series and the TV series, it is implied that he was born in the mid-1980s,[3] and spent much of his early life as an orphan, being raised in a forest by Bryan Ferry,[5] and then proceeded to spend the latter part of his childhood in civilisation in England, where he befriended Howard Moon at primary school. 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