Jimmy Hibbert | |
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Born | James Christian Hibbert Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England |
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Agent | Just Voices |
James Christian Hibbert is an English actor and writer.[1][2] He is best known for his voice work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall Films.
Early life
[edit]James Christian Hibbert was born as the eldest of three children of author Christopher Hibbert and Susan Hibbert. His younger brother was the late music journalist Tom Hibbert.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]After studying drama at the University of Manchester, he met CP Lee and Bob Harding, and the three of them formed the band Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias in 1972, with Hibbert on vocals and bass. The band called it a day in 1982, and Hibbert got his first voice acting role for the Milk Marketing Board, doing an impression of Ian Dury.[3]
Television
[edit]He has made a few on-screen acting appearances in British films and television programmes. These include:
- Coronation Street
- What the Papers Say
- Cold Feet
- The Grand
- Medics
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- Prime Suspect
- Children's Ward
- Wipe Out
- Floodtide
- Room at the Bottom
- The Practice
- Teach Yourself Gibberish
- Bloody Kids.[4]
Voice acting
[edit]His voice acting for animation includes:
- Danger Mouse (1981–1992) – Doctor Augustus P. Crumhorn III and Additional Voices[5]
- The Wind in the Willows (1984–1988) – Various Voices
- Alias the Jester (1985–1986) – Boswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly Percival and Additional Voices
- The Reluctant Dragon (1987) – Various Voices
- Count Duckula (1988–1993) – Dr. Von Goosewing, Sviatoslav the Bat and Additional Voices
- The BFG (1989) – Various Voices
- The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads (1989) – Isambard Bearbone Toad
- Victor and Hugo (1991–1992) – Victor
- The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) – Crown Prince of Anatolia, Boris and Pyotr
- Terry Pratchett's Truckers (1992) – Vinto Pimmie and Additional Voices
- Fiddley Foodle Bird (1992)[6]
- Noddy's Toyland Adventures (1992–2000) – Big Ears, Mr. Plod and Additional Male Voices
- Avenger Penguins (1993–1994) – Bluey, Harry Slime, Bella, Brown Badly Drawn Brother and Poodle Stink
- Albert the 5th Musketeer (1994–1995) – Albert, Athos and King Louis XIII
- The Little Polar Bear (1994) – Various Male Characters
- Fantomcat (1995–1996) – Lindbergh the Pigeon, Vile the Bluebottle and Vinnie the Vole
- Sooty's Amazing Adventures (1996) – Scampi, Katerina and Additional Voices
- Dennis the Menace (1996–1998) – Jacques
- The Animal Shelf (1997–1999) – Gumpa, Woeful and Stripy
- Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree (1997–) – Various Voices
- Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer (1998) – Various Voices
- Lavender Castle (1999–2000) – Sir Squeakalot, Dr. Agon, Short Fred Ledd and Trump
- The Foxbusters (1999–2000) – Todd, Volpone, Ghengis, Rotter, Dog and Additional Voices
- Millionaire Dogs (1999) - Emmo, Chuffie, Dr. Quack and Additional Voices (English dub, uncredited)
- The Lampies (2000–2002) - Burnout, Captain Bright Light, Dustywugg, Arch Roon and Additional Voices
- Bill and Ben (2001–2002) – Ben and Additional Voices
- Second Star to the Left (2001) – Various Voices
- Dr Otter (2001–2002) – Lucky, Flybread, Dunston, Mexley, Texley and Dexley
- The King's Beard (2001) – The Babble
- Sergeant Stripes (2003–2004) – Various Male Characters
- Little Robots (2003) – Stretchy
- Wide Eye (2003–2004) – 99, Rangatang and Wily Komodo
- Little Red Tractor (2004–2005) – Stumpy and Additional Voices
- The Magic Roundabout (2005) – Mr. Rusty, Mr. Grimsdale and Skeleton Guards
- The Secret Show (2007) – Various Voices
- Chop Socky Chooks (2008–2009) - Various Voices
- Frankenstein's Cat (2008) – Various Voices
- The Pinky and Perky Show (2008–2009) - Wilberforce
- Jungle Junction (2009–2012) - Bobby
- Zigby (2010) – McMeer and Bertie (UK Version)
- Toby's Travelling Circus (2012) – Various Male Characters
- Pip Ahoy! (2014–2018) – Hopper, Alan, Shelvis and Additional Voices
- The Smurfs: A New Touch of Blue (2021–present) - TBA
Writing
[edit]He has written for various shows, including:
- My Parents are Aliens
- The Legends of Treasure Island
- Oakie Doke
- Sooty's Amazing Adventures
- Terry Pratchett's Discworld
- Bob the Builder
- Bill and Ben
- Andy Pandy
- Little Red Tractor
- Little Robots
- The Lampies
- The Secret Show
- Shaun the Sheep
- Frankenstein's Cat
- Chuggington
- The Octonauts
- Pip Ahoy!
- Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
- The Roly Mo Show
- Planet Cook
Music videos
[edit]He appeared in Lunar C's 2017 music video Chicken, playing Lunar C's "uncle Daz," along with Stephanie Nuttal who played Lunar C's "mum."[7][8]
Theatre
[edit]In 1977, he appeared on stage at London's Royal Court Theatre and Roundhouse as part of the Albertos' musical play Sleak, playing the lead role of Norman Sleak.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jimmy Hibbert". IMDb. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Hollywood Voice Over Artist Jimmy Hibbert Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Manchester Evening News (17 October 2007). "Roundabout turns again"
- ^ British Film Institute (2015) "Jimmy Hibbert"
- ^ BBC News (17 June 2014). "Danger Mouse: Scriptwriter's mixed feelings about show's return". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ Fiddley Foodle Bird Information
- ^ "Lunar C - Chicken (2017)". Dave Thacker. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Chicken | Lunar C". Youtube. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Buckley, Peter (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock, pp. 15–16. Rough Guides. ISBN 1858284570