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Michael Angelis
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Nicolas Michael Angelis
29 April 1944 Paddington, London, England
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| Died | 30 May 2020 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2015 |
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| Relatives | Paul Angelis (brother) |
Nicolas Michael Angelis (born April 29, 1944 – died May 30, 2020) was an English actor. He was very well known for his voice work. Many people remember him as the narrator for the British children's TV series Thomas & Friends. He narrated the show from 1991 to 2012. He also voiced characters and narrated other Thomas & Friends movies and games. Michael Angelis also acted in TV shows like Boys from the Blackstuff and G.B.H..
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Michael Angelis's Early Life and Acting Career
Michael Angelis was born in London, England, on April 29, 1944. He grew up in Liverpool. He studied acting at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow.
He appeared in many TV shows and films. Some of his early TV roles were in comedies like The Liver Birds. He also acted in films such as A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. In 1982, he was in the popular TV series Boys from the Blackstuff. He also played a villain in the TV show Auf Wiedersehen, Pet in 2002.
Narrating Thomas & Friends
Michael Angelis became famous for narrating Thomas & Friends. He was the voice of the show for over 20 years, from 1991 to 2012. He also narrated John Peel's autobiography, Margrave of the Marshes, on BBC Radio 4. In 2007, he appeared in episodes of Midsomer Murders and The Bill.
Michael Angelis's Personal Life
Michael Angelis married actress Helen Worth in 1991. They later divorced in 2001. He then married Jennifer Khalastchi in 2003. Michael also had an older brother, Paul Angelis, who was also an actor.
Michael Angelis's Death
Michael Angelis passed away on May 30, 2020. He was 76 years old. He died from a heart attack at his home in Berkshire, England.
Michael Angelis's Work in Films and TV
Michael Angelis worked on many projects during his career. Here are some of his most notable roles, especially those related to Thomas & Friends.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Thomas and the Magic Railroad | James and Percy | Voice actor for early versions |
| 2005 | Calling All Engines! | UK Narrator | |
| 2009 | Hero of the Rails | UK Narrator | |
| 2010 | Misty Island Rescue | ||
| 2011 | Day of the Diesels | ||
| 2012 | Blue Mountain Mystery |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Boys from the Blackstuff | Christopher "Chrissie" Todd | |
| 1991 | G.B.H. | Martin Niarchos | |
| 1991–2012 | Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends | Narrator | UK version |
| 2006 | Jack and the Sodor Construction Company | UK Narrator | Spinoff series of Thomas & Friends |
Video Games
Michael Angelis also lent his voice to several Thomas & Friends video games.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1999 | Thomas & Friends: The Great Festival Adventure | All characters |
| 2000 | Thomas & Friends: Trouble on the Tracks | |
| 2002 | Thomas & Friends: Building the New Line | |
| 2003 | Thomas & Friends: Thomas Saves the Day |
