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Phil Gallagher is a British TV presenter who is famous for hosting children's shows. He is best known for playing the main character, Mister Maker, in the CBeebies TV series Mister Maker.

Early Life and Education

Phil Gallagher went to Rainham Mark Grammar School in Rainham, Kent. He also studied at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Phil Gallagher's Career

Starting in Radio and TV

Phil began his career working in radio. He was a presenter and sports reporter for BBC Radio Kent. Later, he worked on children's TV shows. He was a performer and puppeteer on Playhouse Disney. He also created characters and voices for Studio Disney.

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

Becoming Mister Maker

Phil Gallagher has played the popular character Mister Maker since 2007. Mister Maker is known for his creative art projects. Phil also appeared in two episodes of Bear Behaving Badly. In this show, he played the Robot Rat Catcher and the Mummy. Since 2009, he has also played 'Mr Liker Biker' in the show Grandpa in My Pocket.

Pantomime Performances

Phil often performs in pantomimes, which are fun musical plays.

Awards and Recognition

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

Online Rumours

In 2021, a rumour started on TikTok that 'Mister Maker' had passed away. This happened because some fans confused Phil Gallagher with another presenter, Mark Speight, who hosted a show called SMart. Phil Gallagher has his own TikTok account called "mistermakerofficial" to connect with his fans.

Phil Gallagher's Shows

Years Programme Role
2007–present 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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