When did Simon Fisher-Becker marry Anthony Dugdale? All we know as husband announces beloved Harry Potter actor’s death

2013 Rhode Island Comic Con - Day 1 - Source: Getty
2013 Rhode Island Comic Con - Day 1 - Source: Getty

British actor Simon Fisher-Becker died at 63 on March 9, 2025, in London. Fans and colleagues paid their respects and shared their thoughts about the actor on social media platforms. Simon's husband, Anthony Dugdale, also known as Tony Dugdale, shared a post on the actor's official Facebook account confirming his death. Check out the post shared by Tony on Facebook.

As devastated as people are after finding out about Simon's untimely death, the netizens are also quite curious about the actor's husband, Tony, and want to find out when they got married. According to reports, Simon Fisher-Becker married Anthony Dugdale, who is a musician, in 2006.

Not many people are aware of this, but in a 2022 TLTT (The Legend of the Traveling Tardis) interview, Tony shared that he first came across Simon at a computer show in 1992. He then explained that at the time, he worked for a computer software company.

Simon Fisher-Becker was born on November 25, 1961, in Paddington, London. The British actor began his acting career in the early 1990s. With a career that spanned over 30 years, Simon played various kinds of characters. However, he was widely known for his comedic roles.

As people are sharing their condolences on social media platforms, such as X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook, Simon's longtime agent, Kim Barry, shared a statement with the press where she said:

"Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing. I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Moldovar in BBC's Dr Who. Simon was also a writer, a raconteur and a great public speaker. He helped me out enormously and was kind, gracious and interested in everyone. My condolences go to his husband Tony, his brother, nieces and nephews and his legion of fans."

Let's learn about Simon Fisher-Becker's acting career

Simon Fisher-Becker left an indelible mark not only on screen but also on the stage. Besides acting in movies and television shows, he was also into theater. He began his acting career in television with a role in the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. Simon rose to fame after his role in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. He played the role of the ghostly Fat Friar.

Simon has also been in other movies such as Beg! (1994), Rise of the Euphonious Angel (2012), Coveted Desires (2016), and many more. The British actor is also quite popular for playing the character of Dorium Maldovar, the black marketeer with blue skin in Doctor Who. Not to mention, he has been in several other popular TV shows like Puppy Love, Doctors, and Love Soup.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh
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