British actor and writer
Jimmy Hibbert
Born James Christian Hibbert
Occupations Agent Just Voices
James Christian Hibbert is an English actor and writer.[1] [2] He is best known for his voice work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall Films .
Early life
James Christian Hibbert was born as the eldest of three children of author Christopher Hibbert and Susan Hibbert. His younger brother was the late music journalist Tom Hibbert .[citation needed ]
Career
After studying drama at the University of Manchester , he met CP Lee and Bob Harding, and the three of them formed the band Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias in 1972, with Hibbert on vocals and bass. The band called it a day in 1982, and Hibbert got his first voice acting role for the Milk Marketing Board , doing an impression of Ian Dury .[3]
Television
He has made a few on-screen acting appearances in British films and television programmes. These include:
Voice acting
His voice acting for animation includes:
Danger Mouse (1981–1992) – Doctor Augustus P. Crumhorn III and Additional Voices[5]
The Wind in the Willows (1984–1988) – Various Voices
Alias the Jester (1985–1986) – Boswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly Percival and Additional Voices
The Reluctant Dragon (1987) – Various Voices
Count Duckula (1988–1993) – Dr. Von Goosewing, Sviatoslav the Bat and Additional Voices
The BFG (1989) – Various Voices
The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads (1989) – Isambard Bearbone Toad
Victor and Hugo (1991–1992) – Victor
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) – Crown Prince of Anatolia, Boris and Pyotr
Terry Pratchett's Truckers (1992) – Vinto Pimmie and Additional Voices
Fiddley Foodle Bird (1992)[6]
Noddy's Toyland Adventures (1992–2000) – Big Ears, Mr. Plod and Additional Male Voices
Avenger Penguins (1993–1994) – Bluey, Harry Slime, Bella, Brown Badly Drawn Brother and Poodle Stink
Albert the 5th Musketeer (1994–1995) – Albert, Athos and King Louis XIII
The Little Polar Bear (1994) – Various Male Characters
Fantomcat (1995–1996) – Lindbergh the Pigeon, Vile the Bluebottle and Vinnie the Vole
Sooty's Amazing Adventures (1996) – Scampi, Katerina and Additional Voices
Dennis the Menace (1996–1998) – Jacques
The Animal Shelf (1997–1999) – Gumpa, Woeful and Stripy
Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree (1997–) – Various Voices
Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer (1998) – Various Voices
Lavender Castle (1999–2000) – Sir Squeakalot, Dr. Agon, Short Fred Ledd and Trump
The Foxbusters (1999–2000) – Todd, Volpone, Ghengis, Rotter, Dog and Additional Voices
Millionaire Dogs (1999) - Emmo, Chuffie, Dr. Quack and Additional Voices (English dub, uncredited)
The Lampies (2000–2002) - Burnout, Captain Bright Light, Dustywugg, Arch Roon and Additional Voices
Bill and Ben (2001–2002) – Ben and Additional Voices
Second Star to the Left (2001) – Various Voices
Dr Otter (2001–2002) – Lucky, Flybread, Dunston, Mexley, Texley and Dexley
The King's Beard (2001) – The Babble
Sergeant Stripes (2003–2004) – Various Male Characters
Little Robots (2003) – Stretchy
Wide Eye (2003–2004) – 99, Rangatang and Wily Komodo
Little Red Tractor (2004–2005) – Stumpy and Additional Voices
The Magic Roundabout (2005) – Mr. Rusty, Mr. Grimsdale and Skeleton Guards
The Secret Show (2007) – Various Voices
Chop Socky Chooks (2008–2009) - Various Voices
Frankenstein's Cat (2008) – Various Voices
The Pinky and Perky Show (2008–2009) - Wilberforce
Jungle Junction (2009–2012) - Bobby
Zigby (2010) – McMeer and Bertie (UK Version)
Toby's Travelling Circus (2012) – Various Male Characters
Pip Ahoy! (2014–2018) – Hopper, Alan, Shelvis and Additional Voices
The Smurfs: A New Touch of Blue (2021–present) - TBA
Writing
He has written for various shows, including:
Music videos
He appeared in Lunar C 's 2017 music video Chicken , playing Lunar C's "uncle Daz," along with Stephanie Nuttal who played Lunar C's "mum."[7] [8]
Theatre
In 1977, he appeared on stage at London's Royal Court Theatre and Roundhouse as part of the Albertos' musical play Sleak , playing the lead role of Norman Sleak.[9]
References
External links
International National Artists