John Simmit facts for kids

John Simmit is a British actor and stand-up comedian. He is most famous for playing Dipsy in the popular BBC children's TV show Teletubbies. He was the voice and body of Dipsy from 1997 to 2001.

Career Highlights

John Simmit has appeared in many TV shows. These include The Real McCoy, The Gadget Show, and The Big Fat Quiz of the '90s. He has also performed his comedy shows live in many countries, from Bahrain to Budapest.

For 25 years, John Simmit has also worked as a producer through his company, Upfront Comedy. He has organized comedy shows in theaters across the UK. He even brought major shows to London's West End, New York, and North Carolina. Upfront Comedy is known for helping black comedians gain more recognition. The Guardian newspaper praised Upfront Comedy for being a leading promoter of black comedy in the country. They noted how John Simmit helped many talented comedians get the attention they deserved.

Filmography

John Simmit has appeared in several TV shows and films. Here are some of his roles:

• The Real McCoy (1994) – Guest
• Teletubbies (1997–2001) – Dipsy
• Teletubbies Everywhere (2002) – Dipsy
• Today (2007) – Guest (as Dipsy and himself)
• The Paul O'Grady Show (2009) – Guest (as Dipsy)
• The Big Fat Quiz of the '90s (2012) – Himself
• Respect: A Felix Dexter Special (2013) – Himself
• The Gadget Show (2014) – Himself
• Pikachu & Friends – Charmander
• Stitch's Hawaiian Paradise – Stitch