Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Keynote Speaker: British TV Presenter, Writer, Actor, Comedian & Film Director

Stephen Fry Biography

Stephen Fry is an English actor, broadcaster, comedian, director, narrator, and writer. He first came to prominence as one half of the comic double act Fry and Laurie alongside Hugh Laurie, with the two starring in A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster. He also starred in the sketch series Alfresco alongside Laurie, Emma Thompson and Robbie Coltrane, and in Blackadder alongside Rowan Atkinson. Since 2011, he has served as president of the mental health charity Mind.

Fry's film acting roles include playing his idol Oscar Wilde in the film Wilde, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor; Inspector Thompson in Robert Altman's murder mystery Gosford Park; and Mr. Johnson in Whit Stillman's Love & Friendship. He has also had roles in the films Chariots of Fire, A Fish Called Wanda, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, V for Vendetta, and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. He portrays the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland and its 2016 sequel, and the Master of Lake-town in the film series adaptation of The Hobbit. Between 2001 to 2017, he hosted the British Academy Film Awards 12 times.

His television roles include the title character in the television series Kingdom and Absolute Power, as well as recurring guest roles as Dr. Gordon Wyatt on the American crime series Bones and Arthur Garrison MP on the Channel 4 period drama It's a Sin. He has also written and presented several documentary series, including the Emmy Award-winning Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, which saw him explore his bipolar disorder, and the travel series Stephen Fry in America. He was the longtime host of the BBC television quiz show QI, with his tenure lasting from 2003 to 2016, during which he was nominated for six British Academy Television Awards. He appears frequently on other panel games, such as the radio programs Just a Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.

Fry is also known for his work in theatre. In 1984 he adapted Me and My Girl for the West End where it ran for eight years and received two Laurence Olivier Awards. After it transferred to Broadway, he received a Tony Award nomination. In 2012 he played Malvolio in Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe. The production was then taken to the West End before transferring to Broadway where he received a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Fry is also a prolific writer, contributing to newspapers and magazines and has written four novels and three autobiographies. He has lent his voice to numerous projects including the audiobooks for all seven of the Harry Potter and Paddington Bear novels.

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Stephen Fry Videos

Babel Lecture 2022 with Stephen Fry
An evening with Stephen Fry and Venki Ramakrishnan | The Royal Society
Shannon Luminary Lecture Series - Stephen Fry

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How much does it cost to book Stephen Fry for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Stephen Fry speak about?

Stephen Fry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Acting, Journalism, Entertainers, Television & Film, Mental Health, Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking, Innovation, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Literary, Celebrity and Authors.

Where does Stephen Fry travel from?

Stephen Fry generally travels from Westminster, London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Stephen Fry?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stephen Fry for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen Fry for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Stephen Fry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Acting Speakers and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stephen Fry for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stephen Fry generally travels from Westminster, London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dee Snider, Dan Savage and Bear Grylls. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen Fry for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Stephen Fry Videos

Babel Lecture 2022 with Stephen Fry
An evening with Stephen Fry and Venki Ramakrishnan | The Royal Society
Shannon Luminary Lecture Series - Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry News

  • How do I book Stephen Fry to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stephen Fry for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Stephen Fry, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Stephen Fry or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Stephen Fry for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Stephen Fry, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $100,000 - $200,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stephen Fry, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stephen Fry speak about?

    Stephen Fry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Acting, Journalism, Entertainers, Television & Film, Mental Health, Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking, Innovation, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Literary, Celebrity and Authors.
  • Where does Stephen Fry travel from?

    Stephen Fry generally travels from Westminster, London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Stephen Fry?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stephen Fry for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen Fry for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stephen Fry or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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