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 |
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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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| Relatives | Guy Fletcher (cousin) |
Justin Fletcher is a super popular English TV presenter, actor, and comedian. He's famous for his amazing work on CBeebies, a TV channel for young children. Justin is known for playing many different characters, often making people laugh with his funny, silly comedy. He also helps children with special educational needs through his special show, Something Special.
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About Justin Fletcher
Early Life and Family
Justin Fletcher was born on June 15, 1970, in Henley-on-Thames, England. His dad, Guy Fletcher, is a talented songwriter. Justin grew up with three sisters and one brother. His cousin, also named Guy Fletcher, is a musician too!
Starting His TV Career
While studying drama at the Guildford School of Acting, Justin got inspired by TV presenter Phillip Schofield. Justin then created funny characters for a special video called Justin Time. This video featured characters like Anna Conda, a short-sighted reptile keeper, and Arthur Sleep, a newsreader who kept falling asleep. These characters later appeared in his popular CBeebies show, Gigglebiz. His first TV job after college was on Fun Song Factory for GMTV.
Justin's Work on CBeebies
Popular Shows and Characters
Justin became a big part of the Tikkabilla show. From this, Higgledy House was created, which led to the super popular character, Mr. Tumble. Justin has also lent his voice to many cartoon characters. He was Doodles and Jake in Tweenies, Miguel in Finley the Fire Engine, and even characters in Boo!. He also voiced characters in Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Time.
Something Special and Makaton
Justin created his own show called Something Special. In this show, he presents while using Makaton, a special language that uses signs and symbols. This helps children with special educational needs communicate and learn.
Gigglebiz and Justin's House
In 2008, CBeebies showed three pilot episodes created by Justin. These included Humphrey the Painter, Gigglebiz, and Captain Adorable. Gigglebiz became a full series in 2009, featuring many of Justin's funny characters.
In October 2011, CBeebies started broadcasting Justin's House. In this show, Justin stars alongside Robert the Robot (played by Steven Kynman) and Dee Livery (played by Jane Deane). The show is filmed live in front of an audience in Justin's pretend house.
Other Fun Projects
Voice Acting and Music
Justin has done voice work for other shows, like voicing Harold from Thomas the Tank Engine. He also appeared as himself in the Bee Bright educational DVDs.
Justin owns a company called Scrumptious House. This company released a DVD called Let's Sing Nursery Rhymes with Justin Fletcher. He also voiced Jim Jam and Slim the cowardly giraffe in the CITV show Jim Jam and Sunny.
Justin is also a talented musician! His first album, Hands Up the Album, reached number 16 on the UK music charts in 2012. He released two more albums, Best Friends in 2013 and Just Party in 2015.
Pantomimes and Festivals
Justin loves performing live! He has played many roles in traditional Christmas shows called pantomimes. He was Buttons in Cinderella, Josh the Jester in Sleeping Beauty, and Wishy Washy in Aladdin. He also performs at fun events like Camp Bestival in Dorset, entertaining children with his amazing shows.
Justin also reprised his Shaun the Sheep roles of Shaun and Timmy in the movies Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) and A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019). He also voiced them in TV films like Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas (2015) and Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021).
Awards and Recognition
Honours and Achievements
Justin Fletcher was given a special award called the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2008. This award recognized his fantastic work in children's television and for helping others.
Professional Awards
Justin has won many awards for his work, especially for Something Special:
- BAFTA Children's Awards 2007: Nominated as Best Presenter for Something Special.
- BAFTA Children's Awards 2008: Won Best Presenter for Something Special.
- BAFTA Children's Awards 2009: Won Best Presenter for Something Special and Bee Bright.
- BAFTA Children's Awards 2010: Won Best Presenter for Something Special. He was also nominated Best Performer for Gigglebiz.
- BAFTA Children's Awards 2012: Won the Flynn Rossiter award for entertainment.
Justin Fletcher's Filmography
| Years | Programme/project | Role |
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| 1998–2004 | Fun Song Factory | Himself (Presenter), Ozzy (voice only, 2004 version) |
| 1999–2002 | Tweenies | Jake, Doodles (voices only) |
| 1999 | Legoland (video game) | Jonathan Ablebody, Professor Ignatius Voltage (voices only) |
| 2000 | Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge | Swampy (voice only) |
| Chicken Run (video game) | Rocky, Fetcher (voices only) | |
| 2002–2007 | Tikkabilla | Himself (presenter) |
| 2002 | Higgledy House | Himself |
| 2002–2009 | Make Way for Noddy | Whiz (UK dub) |
| 2003–2006 | Boo! | Growling Tiger, Sleeping Bear (voices only) |
| 2003–present | Something Special | Himself, Mr Tumble, various characters |
| 2006–2007 | CBeebies continuity links | Himself (presenter) |
| 2006 | ToddWorld | Pickle (UK dub), additional voices |
| CBeebies Springwatch | Himself (presenter) | |
| Jim Jam and Sunny | Jim Jam, Slim the Cowardly Giraffe (voices only) | |
| 2007–2010 | CBeebies on BBC Radio 7 | Himself (presenter) |
| 2007–2021 | Shaun the Sheep | Shaun, Timmy (season 1-present), Pidsley (seasons 1-2) (voices only) |
| 2007 | Finley the Fire Engine | Miguel, other characters (UK dub, voices only) |
| 2008 | Famous 5: On the Case | Timmy, Smidgie (voices only) |
| 2008 | Green Balloon Club | Himself (original workprints & launch pilot) |
| 2009–2018 | Gigglebiz | Various characters |
| 2009–2012 | Timmy Time | Timmy, Yabba the Duck, Paxton the Pig, Kid the Goat, Finlay the Fox (voices only) |
| 2010 | Jollywobbles | Mr Jolly |
| 2011 | Olly the Little White Van | Olly (voice only) |
| 2011–2017, 2021-2023 | Justin's House | Himself |
| 2015 | Shaun the Sheep Movie | Shaun, Timmy (voices only) |
| Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas | ||
| 2019 | A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon | |
| GiggleQuiz | Various characters | |
| 2021 | Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas | Shaun, Timmy (voices only) |
| 2024 | Twelfth Night! | Antonio |
Live Performances
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- 1997, as Mr. Jolly (live stage show only)
- Camp Bestival
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- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2015
- 2023
- Justin's Party Tour
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- 2017, playing 27 theatres over 31 days
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- 2017
- 2019–2024
