Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, known for his role as “Big Keith” Bishop in the original UK. The office He died at the age of 50. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
JustRight Management officially announced the star’s heartbreaking passing in a statement. “It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. “His family thanks everyone who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.”
Ricky Gervais pays tribute to his ‘The Office’ co-star Ewen MacIntosh
Ricky Gervais, who co-created and starred in The officetook to X (formerly Twitter) to pay tribute to his former co-star.
“Extremely sad news. The very funny and charming Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ of The office, has died. An absolute original. RIP,” Gervais wrote.
Extremely sad news. The very funny and charming Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has died. An absolute original. RIP. pic.twitter.com/Hhd3zkRVMs
-Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 21, 2024
Comedian and former host of The Great British Bake OffMatt Lucas also paid tribute to MacIntosh.
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Ewen MacIntosh,” he wrote. “We were lucky enough to have her appear in ‘Little Britain’. She was sweet, smart, humble and, of course, tremendously funny.”
Born on December 25, 1973 in Merionethshire, Wales, MacIntosh studied linguistics at the University of Edinburgh. While there, he participated in the Edinburgh University Theater Company and The Improvementrts.
Ewen MacIntosh’s ‘The Office’ Character Was a Fan Favorite
Ewen MacIntosh achieved his breakthrough in 2001 when he landed the role of Keith Bishop in The UK office Known for his deadpan humor and comical disinterest in work (he dreamed of being a DJ instead), Keith quickly became a fan favorite. Even with several personnel changes at the fictional paper company Wernham Hogg, Keith continued to be part of the series until its final episode in 2003. In many ways, his character is the basis for Kevin Malone in the American version of The office.
Ewen Macintosh on stage at the world premiere of “David Brent: Life On The Road” in 2016 (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)
Besides The officeMacIntosh appeared in British comedy series such as miranda, lead balloonand Little Britain. She also had a cameo in a Serbian film with partner Office star Mackenzie Crook, and played Carl in the BBC radio comedy pressure cabin.
Most recently, he had a brief appearance on the final season of Gervais’s Netflix show. After life.
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