Jimmy Hibbert

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Jimmy Hibbert
Born
James Christian Hibbert

(1949-07-15) July 15, 1949 (age 74)
Windsor, Berkshire, England
NationalityEnglish
EducationUniversity of Manchester
Occupation(s)Voice actor, screenwriter
Years active1972–present

James Christian Hibbert (born 15 July 1949) is an English screenwriter and voice actor. He is best known for his work for Cosgrove Hall, mainly voicing Dr Von Goosewing, Ruffles, Gaston and many other characters in Count Duckula, Victor in Victor & Hugo, Bluey, Harry Slime and Bella in Avenger Penguins and Big Ears, Mr Plod, Mr Sparks, Mr Milko, Clockwork Clown, Gobbo and various male characters in Noddy's Toyland Adventures.[1][2][3]

Hibbert studied drama at the University of Manchester. From 1973 until 1983, he was member of the band Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias, performing with them on records and in the play Sleak produced at London's Royal Court Theatre in 1977.[1][4]

Voice acting[change | change source]

His voice acting for animation includes:

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Manchester Evening News (17 October 2007). "Roundabout turns again". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  2. BBC News (17 June 2014). "Danger Mouse: Scriptwriter's mixed feelings about show's return". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. British Film Institute. Jimmy Hibbert Filmography. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  4. Buckley, Peter (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock, pp. 15-16. Rough Guides. ISBN 1858284570
  5. BBC News (17 June 2014). "Danger Mouse: Scriptwriter's mixed feelings about show's return". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  6. Fiddley Foodle Bird Information

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