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Jimmy Hibbert
Born
James Christian Hibbert

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
Occupation
  • Actor
  • writer
Years active 1972–present
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James Christian Hibbert is an English actor and writer. He is famous for lending his voice to many animated characters. He worked a lot with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall Films.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

James Christian Hibbert was born in England. He was the oldest of three children. His father, Christopher Hibbert, was a well-known author.

After studying drama at the University of Manchester, Jimmy met CP Lee and Bob Harding. In 1972, they started a band called Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias. Jimmy was the singer and played bass guitar. The band stopped playing together in 1982. After that, Jimmy got his first voice acting job. He did an impression of a famous singer for a milk advertisement.

Television Appearances

Jimmy Hibbert has also appeared on screen in a few British TV shows and films. These include:

Voice Acting Roles

Jimmy Hibbert is well-known for his voice work in many animated shows. He has voiced characters in:

  • Danger Mouse (1981–1992) – He was Doctor Augustus P. Crumhorn III and other voices.
  • The Wind in the Willows (1984–1988) – He voiced many different characters.
  • Alias the Jester (1985–1986) – He voiced Boswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly Percival, and more.
  • The Reluctant Dragon (1987) – He voiced various characters.
  • Count Duckula (1988–1993) – He was Dr. Von Goosewing, Sviatoslav the Bat, and other voices.
  • The BFG (1989) – He voiced various characters.
  • The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads (1989) – He voiced Isambard Bearbone Toad.
  • Victor and Hugo (1991–1992) – He was Victor.
  • The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) – He voiced the Crown Prince of Anatolia, Boris, and Pyotr.
  • Terry Pratchett's Truckers (1992) – He voiced Vinto Pimmie and other characters.
  • Fiddley Foodle Bird (1992)
  • Noddy's Toyland Adventures (1992–2000) – He was Big Ears, Mr. Plod, and other male voices.
  • Avenger Penguins (1993–1994) – He voiced Bluey, Harry Slime, Bella, Brown Badly Drawn Brother, and Poodle Stink.
  • Albert the 5th Musketeer (1994–1995) – He was Albert, Athos, and King Louis XIII.
  • The Little Polar Bear (1994) – He voiced various male characters.
  • Fantomcat (1995–1996) – He voiced Lindbergh the Pigeon, Vile the Bluebottle, and Vinnie the Vole.
  • Sooty's Amazing Adventures (1996) – He voiced Scampi, Katerina, and other characters.
  • Dennis the Menace (1996–1998) – He voiced Jacques.
  • The Animal Shelf (1997–1999) – He voiced Gumpa, Woeful, and Stripy.
  • Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree (1997–) – He voiced various characters.
  • Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer (1998) – He voiced various characters.
  • Lavender Castle (1999–2000) – He voiced Sir Squeakalot, Dr. Agon, Short Fred Ledd, and Trump.
  • The Foxbusters (1999–2000) – He voiced Todd, Volpone, Ghengis, Rotter, Dog, and other characters.
  • Millionaire Dogs (1999) – He voiced Emmo, Chuffie, Dr. Quack, and other characters in the English version.
  • The Lampies (2000–2002) – He voiced Burnout, Captain Bright Light, Dustywugg, Arch Roon, and other characters.
  • Bill and Ben (2001–2002) – He was Ben and other voices.
  • Second Star to the Left (2001) – He voiced various characters.
  • Dr Otter (2001–2002) – He voiced Lucky, Flybread, Dunston, Mexley, Texley, and Dexley.
  • The King's Beard (2001) – He voiced The Babble.
  • Sergeant Stripes (2003–2004) – He voiced various male characters.
  • Little Robots (2003) – He was Stretchy.
  • Wide Eye (2003–2004) – He voiced 99, Rangatang, and Wily Komodo.
  • Little Red Tractor (2004–2005) – He voiced Stumpy and other characters.
  • The Magic Roundabout (2005) – He voiced Mr. Rusty, Mr. Grimsdale, and Skeleton Guards.
  • The Secret Show (2007) – He voiced various characters.
  • Chop Socky Chooks (2008–2009) – He voiced various characters.
  • Frankenstein's Cat (2008) – He voiced various characters.
  • The Pinky and Perky Show (2008–2009) – He was Wilberforce.
  • Jungle Junction (2009–2012) – He was Bobby.
  • Zigby (2010) – He voiced McMeer and Bertie in the UK version.
  • Toby's Travelling Circus (2012) – He voiced various male characters.
  • Pip Ahoy! (2014–2018) – He voiced Hopper, Alan, Shelvis, and other characters.

Writing for Television

Besides acting, Jimmy Hibbert has also written for many popular children's shows. Some of the shows he wrote for include:

Music Videos and Theatre

In 2017, Jimmy Hibbert appeared in a music video for the artist Lunar C. The video was for the song Chicken. Jimmy played Lunar C's "uncle Daz" in the video.

In 1977, he performed on stage in London. He was part of a musical play called Sleak. He played the main character, Norman Sleak.

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