W hile his name may not be familiar, actor Simon Fisher-Becker has been part of two of the biggest sci-fi and fantasy franchises in history. In sad news shared by the actor’s ag

A versatile character actor whose career spanned film, theater and television, Mr. Fisher-Becker was known for small, memorable roles.

An actor who held prominent roles in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Doctor Who has died at 63. Simon Fisher-Becker’s death was announced on Sunday by his husband in a Facebook post and confirmed by his manager, Kim Barry, on Monday in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. A cause of death was not specified.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Doctor Who alum Simon Fisher-Becker died on Sunday (March 9). He was 63. His agent Kim Barry confirmed his death in a statement shared with DECIDER. Barry wrote, “I lost not only a client Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing.”

Becker, best known for his roles in Harry Potter and Doctor Who, has passed away at the age of 63. Fisher-Becker was widely recognised for his portrayal of the 'Fat Friar' in 2001’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter' actor Simon Fisher-Becker has died at age 63. He was 'always kind, gracious and interested in everyone,' his agent said.

He also appeared on such British shows as “Hale and Pace,” “One Foot in the Grave,” “Puppy Love” and “Waterside.”

Simon Fisher-Becker, an actor who portrayed one of the Hogwarts ghosts in the first Harry Potter movie, has died. He was 63.

Today, we bid farewell to the British actor who brought the Fat Friar to life and who passed away at 63 on March 9. The first thing to note is that Fisher-Becker began and ended life in London. Born in 1961,