Becker, a British character actor who had roles in notable projects like “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Doctor Who,” has died. He was 63.

British actor Simon Fisher-Becker died at 63 on March 9, 2025, in London. Fans and colleagues paid their respects and shared their thoughts about the actor on social media platforms.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Doctor Who alum Simon Fisher-Becker died on Sunday (March 9). He was 63. His agent Kim Barry confirmed his death in a statement shared with DECIDER. Barry wrote, “I lost not only a client Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing.”

A versatile character actor whose career spanned film, theater and television, Mr. Fisher-Becker was known for small, memorable roles.

Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter' actor Simon Fisher-Becker has died at age 63. He was 'always kind, gracious and interested in everyone,' his agent said.

Becker, who appeared in the first Harry Potter film, passed away at age 63. Fisher-Becker played the ghost of Hufflepuff House, Fat Friar, in Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone, which came out in 2001.