Stephen Fry at The Pride of Britain Awards held at the London Studios. London, England - 09.10.07

The Gosford Park star was on location in the South American country filming BBC documentary Last Chance To See when he injured himself.

The 50-year-old was rushed to a local hospital in Tefe before being flown to the U.S. for further medical care. He is now recovering in the U.K.

A spokesperson for the BBC says, "Unfortunately Stephen has broken his right arm after slipping while filming in Brazil for a new BBC Two series.

"He will have further treatment and hopes to be recovered to continue filming later in the year."

Source: WENN