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JKR & 'Potter' stars participate in Stephen Fry's birthday celebrations 
AUGUST 28, 2007 at 1:27 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: SnitchSeeker
Last weekend, Stephen Fry, the voice behind the British version of the Harry Potter audio books, celebrated his 50th birthday and author JK Rowling, as well as some actors from the movies, participated in a televised celebration
on the BBC's Stephen Fry 50 Not Out program.
You can watch video from the show featuring JK Rowling, Emma Thompson (Trelawney), Kenneth Branagh (Lockhart), Imelda Staunton (Umbridge), David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr) & Rick Mayall (Peeves) here.
Thanks to Ami for the link.
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Brittany Radcliffe says:
I dont even know who this guy is but apparently he is big with the British folk because all the HP stars know him.
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 9:21 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
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GodricsGirl says:
& Rick Mayall (Peeves) ?
He is awesome!
Why has he not been in the films?
Was his part just edited out?
DId they just cast him for the sixth?
What the heck is that about?
He should have benn in OOTP so Fred and George could have told him to "give her hell from us, Peeves." Then he could have done his salute.
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 9:32 PM EST
Professor
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sapphire260 says:
It's funny that the older actors are celebrating old age with him!
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 9:35 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
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Tikihaha says:
Happy 50th Stephen Fry!!
Many happy returns.
What a fantastic video - Stephen is a fantastic actor who has done so much to promote Harry Potter and British comedy ... I wonder if Hugh Laurie was also there?
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 9:49 PM EST
Witch
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Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Happy Birthday to Mr. Fry!! It's nice to have a little reunion on someone's birthday...haha
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 9:53 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
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Pansyful says:
That's awesome! i thought i saw a commercial about this in starworld. i love stephen fry! he's an amazing actor. funny too. i didn't realize he was the voice behind the audiobooks i have a collection of those.
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 10:17 PM EST
Auror
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HufflepuffActress says:
I have never fully listened to the audio books but from what I have heard he does a good job in the readings. I once heard him explain how he changed his voice.
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 11:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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fossil_n says:
I tried to watch the video, but it wouldn't let me. Oh well.
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 11:04 PM EST
Auror
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SlytherinStarGazer says:
That was so nice of some of the stars from the Potter films and JKR herself to go out and be with this guy on his birthday, mind you I am not familiar with him, but It shows that everyone involved in the Potter franchise, no matter how big or how little, is important. Almost like a family.... :)
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 12:58 AM EST
Auror
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School Governor says:
It was Rupert's birthday too on the same day. I hope the "50 not out" programme is repeated as I missed it.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 3:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Bright Eyes says:
That was really interesting! He's really quite an incredible man. That was really inciteful - thanks hpana.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 3:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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CharmedPotter says:
Hang on...Peeves? Since when was Peeves in the movies?
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 9:08 AM EST
Head, Dept of Mysteries
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beowulf says:
I have heard his audio version is very good. Unfortunately, it is very hard to find in the US. I will have to stick with Jim Dale's excellent version.
Happy Birthday Stephen Fry!
Beowulf
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 10:10 AM EST
Mistress of Music
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ViolaNut says:
I can't believe I just spent an hour watching all those. :-) No, yes I can, because Stephen Fry is utterly fantastic. Oh, and a tip for Americans: his poetry book, The Ode Less Travelled, has just been released over here and I'll add my own high recommendation of it. :-) *wanders off to reread "Moab is my Washpot"*
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 10:41 AM EST
Wizard
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Silly Dragon says:
I have never listened to the audio versions, just a short excerpt from book 6. I enjoy audio books, but they're usually expensive, and I already purchased two copies of Deathly Hallows. Happy Birthday to Mr. Fry, it must be a honour for him to have J.K. Rowling celebrating it with him!
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 11:07 AM EST
Squib
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Occulus says:
I know him from the PBS show with Jeeves and Wooster with Fry as Jeeves and Hugh "Dr. House" Laurie as Wooster. Fry's funny. He should play Professor Slughorn in the next movie.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 1:20 PM EST
Auror
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Mystique says:
Well I like the British audio versions, and he sounds good. Happy Birthday. Nice that some of the stars came out to celebrate with him.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 2:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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mynanfanciesdumbledore says:
He is a legend! I think Stephen Fry is fantastic! I think he would be one of my fantasy dinner guests, along with William Blake not sure who else though.
Oh sorry I'm waffling.
This might sound mad, but since when has Rik Mayal been in the movies?
Oh, does he do Peeves in the audio versions? I've not listened to them before.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 4:11 PM EST
Squib
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big_chips says:
Happy Birthday from me to him then. XD
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 4:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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lbaylor says:
Happy 50th Birthday to Mr. Fry. How cool is it that JK & some of the other actors were at his party to celebrate.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 5:37 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
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Tikihaha says:
Rik Mayall would be a phenomenal Peeves - so can I then assume that Peeves will be (finally) introduced in Half-Blood Prince? Must check IMDB ...
A bit late if you ask me ...
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 7:24 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
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SnoopyLover says:
I seem to remember that Mr. Fry is friends with Emma, Kenneth & Imelda from their days at Oxford. Glad that the bash was a fun one, and that a good time was had by all.
Happy belated birthday, Mr. Fry!
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 9:36 PM EST
Witch
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ShiningShina says:
Sounds like a fun birthday. Cool for him.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 11:44 PM EST
Professor
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Herminone Potter says:
Well, Happy Birthday to Mr. Fry! I think it was very nice of the cast to help with the celebration.
Posted Aug 30, 2007 at 1:07 AM EST
Witch
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dracolady says:
Though I've never listened to his audio books, I guess I'll just wish him a Happy Belated Birthday.
Reading out the Harry Potter books is definitely a very interesting job, though... I wouldn't mind doing it, actually...
Posted Aug 30, 2007 at 5:54 AM EST
Auror
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Nataly says:
Thanks for posting this lovely video.. Going to watch it straight away!
Posted Aug 30, 2007 at 12:27 PM EST
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