Curtis Jobling facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Curtis Jobling
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| Born | 14 February 1972 Blackpool, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation | Animator, illustrator, writer |
| Notable works | Bob the Builder, Frankenstein's Cat and Wereworld |
Curtis Jobling is a talented British artist, animator, and author. He was born in Blackpool, England, on February 14, 1972. Today, he lives in Warrington.
Curtis is well-known for his creative work on popular children's TV shows. He also writes exciting books for young readers.
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Bringing Characters to Life
Curtis Jobling has helped create some very famous characters. He was the first production designer for the much-loved children's TV show Bob the Builder.
Designing Bob the Builder
For Bob the Builder, Curtis imagined how all the characters would look. He also designed the tools, buildings, and everything else you see in the show. This version of the show used stop-motion puppets.
The Story of Frankenstein's Cat
Curtis is also the author and illustrator of Frankenstein's Cat. This is a fun story about a mixed-up cat. The book was turned into an animated TV series. It first aired in the UK on CBBC and BBC1. The show was also popular in France, Australia, and South America. A British comedian named Joe Pasquale was the voice of Frankenstein's Cat.
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion
Curtis also created a show for younger children called Raa Raa the Noisy Lion. This show is about a loud lion cub and his friends in the Jingly Jangly Jungle. It first appeared on the BBC's CBeebies channel in 2011. The show helps young kids learn language skills. It does this by using rhymes and repetition.
Writing Exciting Books
Besides his TV work, Curtis Jobling is a successful author. He writes fantasy horror books for young adults.
The Wereworld Series
In 2010, Curtis signed a deal to write his Wereworld book series. The first book, Rise of The Wolf, came out in January 2011. It was even nominated for a special book award! The second book, Rage of Lions, was released later that year. More books in the series followed in 2012 and 2013.
Wereworld on Netflix
In 2022, Netflix announced exciting news. They are making an animated TV series based on the Wereworld books! Curtis Jobling is part of the team working on this new show.
Fun Facts About Curtis
Curtis is a big fan of the rugby team Warrington Wolves. Their nickname is "Wire."
