Justin Fletcher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Justin Fletcher
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Fletcher at CBeebies Land in 2014
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| Born | 15 June 1970 Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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| Alma mater | Guildford School of Acting |
| Occupation | Children's television presenter, actor, comedian, singer |
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Notable work
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Fun Song Factory Tweenies Boo! Tikkabilla Something Special Shaun the Sheep Timmy Time Gigglebiz Justin's House GiggleQuiz |
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Justin Fletcher (born 15 June 1970) is a famous English actor, comedian, and television presenter. He is best known for his work on the CBeebies channel. Fletcher is famous for creating and playing many funny characters. He often uses slapstick comedy, which is a type of physical humor.
One of his most important shows is Something Special. In this show, he works with children who have special educational needs. He uses a special type of sign language called Makaton to communicate.
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Early Life and Family
Justin Fletcher was born in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. His father, Guy Fletcher, is a songwriter who has written songs for famous artists like Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard. Justin has three sisters and one brother.
He studied drama at the Guildford School of Acting. During his final year, he was inspired by TV presenter Phillip Schofield to work in children's television.
Career Beginnings
After graduating, Fletcher created a video called a showreel to show off his acting skills. This video, called Justin Time, featured two of his own characters: Anna Conda and Arthur Sleep. These characters later appeared in his CBeebies show, Gigglebiz.
His first job on television was on the show Fun Song Factory for GMTV. He worked alongside another presenter, Dave Benson Phillips. Before that, he had also acted in a stage version of the show Playdays.
Working with the BBC
CBeebies Star
In 1999, Fletcher started working for the BBC. He voiced the characters Jake and Doodles in the popular show Tweenies. He was also a presenter on the programme Tikkabilla. This led to another show called Higgledy House, a comedy where he starred with Sarah-Jane Honeywell. This show introduced the world to his famous character, Mr. Tumble.
Fletcher has also provided voices for many other CBeebies shows. These include Boo!, Finley the Fire Engine, ToddWorld, Shaun the Sheep, and Timmy Time.
In 2008, CBeebies showed three new pilot episodes created by Fletcher. Viewers could choose which one would become a full series. The winning show was Gigglebiz, a sketch comedy show featuring many of Fletcher's characters.
Something Special
Fletcher created the show Something Special through his own production company. He presents the show and uses Makaton sign language. This helps children with communication difficulties to join in and learn. The show and its main character, Mr. Tumble, are very popular.
Justin's House
In 2011, CBeebies launched Justin's House. This fun-filled show is set in Justin's fictional house and is filmed in front of a live audience of children. It also stars Steven Kynman as Robert the Robot and Jane Deane as Dee Livery. The show is known for its songs, games, and messy slapstick comedy.
Other Projects
Fletcher has worked on many projects outside of CBeebies. He voiced characters in the CITV show Jim Jam and Sunny and on VTech toys. He has also performed in many Christmas plays called pantomimes, often in Reading, Berkshire.
He is a talented singer and has released several albums. His first album, Hands Up the Album, reached number 16 in the UK music charts in 2012. He also performs live at festivals like Camp Bestival to entertain his young fans.
Fletcher has also appeared in movies. He voiced the characters of Shaun and Timmy in Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) and A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019).
Awards and Honours
In 2008, Fletcher was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen. This was for his work in children's television and his charity work.
He has also won many BAFTA Children's Awards for his work as a presenter and performer.
- 2008: Best Presenter for Something Special
- 2009: Best Presenter for Something Special and Bee Bright
- 2010: Best Presenter for Something Special
- 2012: Special Award for entertainment
Selected Shows and Movies
| Years | Programme/project | Role |
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| 1998–2004 | Fun Song Factory | Himself (Presenter), Ozzy (voice) |
| 1999–2002 | Tweenies | Jake, Doodles (voices) |
| 2002–2007 | Tikkabilla | Himself (presenter) |
| 2003–present | Something Special | Himself, Mr Tumble, various characters |
| 2007–present | Shaun the Sheep | Shaun, Timmy (voices) |
| 2009–2021 | Gigglebiz | Various characters |
| 2009–2012 | Timmy Time | Timmy and other characters (voices) |
| 2011–2023 | Justin's House | Himself |
| 2015 | Shaun the Sheep Movie | Shaun, Timmy (voices) |
| 2019 | A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon | Shaun, Timmy (voices) |
| 2019 | GiggleQuiz | Various characters |
| 2021 | Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas | Shaun, Timmy (voices) |
Live Performances
Fletcher loves performing for a live audience. He has appeared in many stage shows and at festivals.
