Jimmy Hibbert

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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.

Jimmy Hibbert
Born
James Christian Hibbert

Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
AgentJust Voices

Early life

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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

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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

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He has made a few on-screen acting appearances in British films and television programmes. These include:

Voice acting

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His voice acting for animation includes:

Writing

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He has written for various shows, including:

Music videos

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Jimmy Hibbert". IMDb. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Hollywood Voice Over Artist Jimmy Hibbert Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  3. ^ Manchester Evening News (17 October 2007). "Roundabout turns again"
  4. ^ British Film Institute (2015) "Jimmy Hibbert"
  5. ^ BBC News (17 June 2014). "Danger Mouse: Scriptwriter's mixed feelings about show's return". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Fiddley Foodle Bird Information". Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Lunar C - Chicken (2017)". Dave Thacker. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Chicken | Lunar C". Youtube. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  9. ^ Buckley, Peter (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock, pp. 15–16. Rough Guides. ISBN 1858284570
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