Craig Ferguson

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Characters played by Craig Ferguson

Nigel Wick — The Drew Carey Show (1995)

Replaces Mr. Bell as manager and serves as a workplace foil to Drew and Mimi. Periodically swaps management roles with Drew, eventually becoming co-manager. Enters a sham civil union marriage with Drew for immigration purposes. Later demoted to janitor at Neverending Store, constantly trying to regain his position before leaving to become a weatherman.

Gobber — How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Village blacksmith, Stoick's best friend and advisor. Takes Hiccup under apprenticeship. Later fashions new prosthetics for both Hiccup and Toothless after the village enters a new era of peace.

Samuel T. Philander — The Legend of Tarzan (2001)

Human character involved in jungle expeditions.

Lord Macintosh — Brave (2012)

Lord Macintosh is one of the allied clan chieftains who attends the Highland games with his first-born son. His participation reflects the traditional alliance and marriage negotiations surrounding Merida, while the eventual compromise permits the heirs to marry by personal choice rather than political expectation.

Gobber — How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Berk's blacksmith and Hiccup's mentor, loyal friend and comic relief.

Owl — Winnie the Pooh (2011)

A self-proclaimed intellectual bird who often misinterprets written words.

Craig Ferguson — Kick-Ass (2010)

Himself, appearing as a TV host or commentator.

Gobber — How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)

Agrees to help organize the pageant to honor Stoick's legacy. Casts himself as Stoick and Tuffnut as Hiccup. Accidentally ignites the stage fire but helps conclude the show by reenacting the iconic bonding moment between Hiccup and Toothless.

Paul Kerr — I'll Be There (2003)

A Scottish rock star who fathered Olivia with Rebecca but lost touch with them. After a motorcycle accident is deemed a suicide attempt, he is confined to a psychiatric hospital where he unexpectedly reunites with his 16-year-old daughter. Together, they overcome initial barriers and build the family they were denied.

Matthew Steward — Saving Grace (2000)

Grace's loyal gardener, Matthew proposes that she care for his failing cannabis plants, which leads them to develop a plan to grow a larger crop. He shares a spliff with Grace and follows her to London with Dr. Bamford. He later reconciles with his pregnant girlfriend, Nicky, and helps delay Vince and Jacques's bodyguard by reporting them as poachers.

Gobber the Belch — Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011)

No direct mention or actions described in the provided plot summary.

Howard — Then Came You (2020)

Howard is the proud Scottish owner of Awd’s Inn, who waits at the train station to receive Annabelle and handles much of the housekeeping because he is short of staff. His teasing relationship with Annabelle becomes increasingly open and affectionate as they share village outings, memories of loss, and hopes for a new relationship.

Career Overview

Craig Ferguson has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently How to Train Your Dragon with 3 titles. Signature works include The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
100
Birth Date
1962-05-17
Birth Place
Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q72867), public domain (CC0).