Ewen MacIntosh, renowned actor from The Office, passes away at the age of 50
Ewen MacIntosh, a comedian and actor best remembered for playing "Big Keith" in The Office, passed away at the age of 50.
Keith Bishop, the fictional character, was an accountant who loved scotch eggs, had a monotonous voicemail, and would have preferred to be a DJ.
In addition, MacIntosh had appearances in Little Britain and Miranda, two more British comedy.Bishop, who was employed by the made-up paper company Wernham Hogg, will be known for moments like the one in which he donned an Ali G costume in honour of Red Nose Day.
In a particularly noteworthy moment from the second season episode Appraisals, Big Keith excelled.
Ricky Gervais's character, office manager David Brent, forces him to state his advantages and disadvantages in his evaluation.
Keith, who is chewing gum and appears bored, answers "don't know" to every question, citing eczema as a weakness and accounting as a strength.
MacIntosh made appearances in both of The Office's 2001–2002 seasons.
Co-writer and co-director Stephen Merchant of the BBC comedy series told BBC Radio 4's PM that the crew "started writing more and more scenes with him in and eventually he became our beloved characters" because he was so amusing.
He said that MacIntosh was able to "steal scenes from Ricky Gervais or Martin Freeman which is testament to him" because of his "delivery and timing".
Regarding the evaluation scene, Merchant explained that it was based on a "genuine BBC form that they discovered within the building, and Keith was utilised as a representative of the person who truly doesn't want to participate in the bureaucratic procedure."
He stated that Ewen was "a lovely guy to work with and a funny man who you knew would always bring an extra dimension" .
MacIntosh, Ewen
Image caption: In addition, MacIntosh starred in Miranda and Little Britain, two more British comedy.
In the 2017 romance comedy Finding Fatimah, MacIntosh portrayed Lionel.
Additionally, he played "Buffet Man" in the last season of Ricky Gervais' After Life, a character who was barred from his neighbourhood all-you-can-eat restaurant.
MacIntosh discussed his character's love of scotch eggs with Vice in 2021.
"My first scene with Martin [Freeman], where I eat the Scotch egg - we had trouble doing that for some reason," he said.
"It took an eternity to finish that. I finished a large number of Scotch eggs. It was not disclosed to me. The props man dashed out to grab them at the last minute."
The actor Miranda Hart honoured MacIntosh and expressed her gratitude that the two were able to collaborate on a scene for her BBC comedy series Miranda.
"We were the same age and crossed paths many times as we did our best to be funny and make a living out of it," she posted to her Instagram account. "We did it even though it wasn't always likely, and I'm happy we were able to perform a scene together. Many thanks, xx."
TV host and comedian Matt Lucas expressed his sadness at learning of MacIntosh's passing.
"We were lucky enough to have him appear in Little Britain," added the man. "He was sweet and smart and humble and, of course, brilliantly funny."
At BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, Ricky Gervais was filming the Graham Norton Show, which will run on BBC One on Friday night. Photo taken on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
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"Absolute original" was how Ricky Gervais, the creator of The Office, characterised Ewen MacIntosh.
MacIntosh was dubbed a "absolute pleasure of a guy" by actor Rufus Jones, who created and directed the comedic TV series Home.
"A familiar and hilarious member of the Edinburgh sketch scene when we all started, and went on to create one of the most iconic scene stealers in tv comedy history," he wrote in X.
During the 2007 Fringe Festival, MacIntosh—who attended Edinburgh University and participated heavily in the university's comic troupe—performed as part of a double act with Tim FitzHigham.
Along with other celebrities, he starred in a charity music video for Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas in 2009.
Lizzy Cundy, a TV personality, paid tribute to MacIntosh on X, writing: "We danced together in Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas video and we were great friends." What a charming dude on the inside and out.
"We loved him as Keith in The Office and were lucky enough to work with him over the years on the channel," tweeted TV station Gold. We are praying for his family and friends at this very trying time."
"He may have had a famous face known by millions as Keith from The Office, but what I will most remember is the person inside," MacIntosh's buddy Ed Scott stated.
"Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness, and integrity and above all a really good man."
Although MacIntosh's exact cause of death is unknown, he passed away in the Willow Green Care Home in Darlington.
Scott stated: "Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days."
There will be a joyous memorial event later in the year, and a private cremation for family and close friends, according to the actor's agency Just Right Management.
Keith Bishop, the fictional character, was an accountant who loved scotch eggs, had a monotonous voicemail, and would have preferred to be a DJ.
In addition, MacIntosh had appearances in Little Britain and Miranda, two more British comedy.Bishop, who was employed by the made-up paper company Wernham Hogg, will be known for moments like the one in which he donned an Ali G costume in honour of Red Nose Day.
In a particularly noteworthy moment from the second season episode Appraisals, Big Keith excelled.
Ricky Gervais's character, office manager David Brent, forces him to state his advantages and disadvantages in his evaluation.
Keith, who is chewing gum and appears bored, answers "don't know" to every question, citing eczema as a weakness and accounting as a strength.
MacIntosh made appearances in both of The Office's 2001–2002 seasons.
Co-writer and co-director Stephen Merchant of the BBC comedy series told BBC Radio 4's PM that the crew "started writing more and more scenes with him in and eventually he became our beloved characters" because he was so amusing.
He said that MacIntosh was able to "steal scenes from Ricky Gervais or Martin Freeman which is testament to him" because of his "delivery and timing".
Regarding the evaluation scene, Merchant explained that it was based on a "genuine BBC form that they discovered within the building, and Keith was utilised as a representative of the person who truly doesn't want to participate in the bureaucratic procedure."
He stated that Ewen was "a lovely guy to work with and a funny man who you knew would always bring an extra dimension" .
MacIntosh, Ewen
Image caption: In addition, MacIntosh starred in Miranda and Little Britain, two more British comedy.
In the 2017 romance comedy Finding Fatimah, MacIntosh portrayed Lionel.
Additionally, he played "Buffet Man" in the last season of Ricky Gervais' After Life, a character who was barred from his neighbourhood all-you-can-eat restaurant.
MacIntosh discussed his character's love of scotch eggs with Vice in 2021.
"My first scene with Martin [Freeman], where I eat the Scotch egg - we had trouble doing that for some reason," he said.
"It took an eternity to finish that. I finished a large number of Scotch eggs. It was not disclosed to me. The props man dashed out to grab them at the last minute."
The actor Miranda Hart honoured MacIntosh and expressed her gratitude that the two were able to collaborate on a scene for her BBC comedy series Miranda.
"We were the same age and crossed paths many times as we did our best to be funny and make a living out of it," she posted to her Instagram account. "We did it even though it wasn't always likely, and I'm happy we were able to perform a scene together. Many thanks, xx."
TV host and comedian Matt Lucas expressed his sadness at learning of MacIntosh's passing.
"We were lucky enough to have him appear in Little Britain," added the man. "He was sweet and smart and humble and, of course, brilliantly funny."
At BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, Ricky Gervais was filming the Graham Norton Show, which will run on BBC One on Friday night. Photo taken on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
PA MEDIA, the image source
image description
"Absolute original" was how Ricky Gervais, the creator of The Office, characterised Ewen MacIntosh.
MacIntosh was dubbed a "absolute pleasure of a guy" by actor Rufus Jones, who created and directed the comedic TV series Home.
"A familiar and hilarious member of the Edinburgh sketch scene when we all started, and went on to create one of the most iconic scene stealers in tv comedy history," he wrote in X.
During the 2007 Fringe Festival, MacIntosh—who attended Edinburgh University and participated heavily in the university's comic troupe—performed as part of a double act with Tim FitzHigham.
Along with other celebrities, he starred in a charity music video for Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas in 2009.
Lizzy Cundy, a TV personality, paid tribute to MacIntosh on X, writing: "We danced together in Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas video and we were great friends." What a charming dude on the inside and out.
"We loved him as Keith in The Office and were lucky enough to work with him over the years on the channel," tweeted TV station Gold. We are praying for his family and friends at this very trying time."
"He may have had a famous face known by millions as Keith from The Office, but what I will most remember is the person inside," MacIntosh's buddy Ed Scott stated.
"Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness, and integrity and above all a really good man."
Although MacIntosh's exact cause of death is unknown, he passed away in the Willow Green Care Home in Darlington.
Scott stated: "Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days."
There will be a joyous memorial event later in the year, and a private cremation for family and close friends, according to the actor's agency Just Right Management.