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Phil Gallagher, born on March 3, 1977, is a well-known British children's television presenter. He is most famous for playing the creative character Mister Maker. You might have seen him on the CBeebies show Mister Maker.

Early Life and Education

Phil Gallagher grew up in Rainham, Kent. He went to Rainham Mark Grammar School. Later, he studied at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Phil's Television Journey

Starting His Career

Phil Gallagher began his career in radio. He worked as a presenter and sports reporter for BBC Radio Kent. He also performed as a puppeteer on Playhouse Disney. Phil also created characters and voices for Studio Disney.

Becoming a TV Presenter

From 2003 to 2005, Phil presented a show called Diggin' It on GMTV. In 2006, he was a regular character named 'Pablo' on Mighty Truck of Stuff. He also did voice-overs for Channel 4's show Unanimous.

Mister Maker and Other Roles

Phil Gallagher has played the main character in Mister Maker since 2007. This show teaches children about art and crafts. He also appeared in two episodes of Bear Behaving Badly. In that show, he played the Robot Rat Catcher and the Mummy. Since 2009, he has also played 'Mr Liker Biker' in Grandpa in My Pocket.

Performing in Pantomimes

Phil often performs in pantomimes. These are fun, musical plays, especially popular around Christmas.

Awards and Recent News

BAFTA Nomination

In 2009, Phil Gallagher was nominated for a BAFTA Children's Awards. He was nominated for Best Presenter for his work on Mister Maker.

TikTok Rumour Clarified

In 2021, a rumour spread on TikTok that 'Mister Maker' had passed away. This caused some confusion among fans. People mixed up Phil Gallagher with another presenter named Mark Speight, who hosted a show called SMart. Phil Gallagher has his own TikTok account, "mistermakerofficial", where he continues to share fun content.

Filmography

Years Programme Role
2007–2009 Mister Maker Mister Maker
2007, 2010 Bear Behaving Badly Robot Rat Catcher, Mummy
2008 Hotel Trubble Dr Windy Banana Bones
2009–2011 Grandpa in My Pocket Mr Liker Biker
2009 CBeebies Jack & Jill Mister Maker
2010 CBeebies Aladdin Wishy Washy
Jollywobbles Regular
2011 CBeebies Panto: Stricly Cinderella Makerina
2012 CBeebies Panto: Jack And The Beanstalk Mister Maker
2013 A CBeebies Christmas Carol Mister Maker / Art Teacher
2014 CBeebies Panto: Peter Pan Lost Boy
2015 CBeebies Panto: Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat
2016 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Muddles
2018 CBeebies Panto: Thumbelina Barney Toad
2019 CBeebies Panto: Hansel and Gretel Daddy Crimble
2020–2021 Mister Maker at Home Mister Maker

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Phil Gallagher para niños

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