James Christian Hibbert is an English actor and writer. He is best known for his voice work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall Films.
Early life
James Christian Hibbert is the eldest of three children of historian and biographer Christopher Hibbert, and Susan Hibbert. His younger brother was the late music journalist
Tom Hibbert.
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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.[ Manchester Evening News (17 October 2007). "Roundabout turns again"]
Television
He has made a few on-screen acting appearances in British films and television programmes. These include:
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Coronation Street
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What the Papers Say
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Cold Feet
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The Grand
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Medics
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Prime Suspect
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Children's Ward
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Wipe Out
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Floodtide
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Room at the Bottom
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The Practice
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Teach Yourself Gibberish
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Bloody Kids.
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Voice acting
His voice acting for animation includes:
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Danger Mouse (1981–1992) – Doctor Augustus P. Crumhorn III and additional voices
[BBC News (17 June 2014). "Danger Mouse: Scriptwriter's mixed feelings about show's return". Retrieved 12 October 2018.]
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The Wind in the Willows (1984–1988) – various voices
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Alias the Jester (1985–1986) – Boswell, Queen Edith, Sir Pinkly Percival and additional voices
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The Reluctant Dragon (1987) – various voices
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Count Duckula (1988–1993) – Dr. Von Goosewing, Sviatoslav the Bat and additional voices
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The BFG (1989) – various voices
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(1989) – Isambard Bearbone Toad
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Victor and Hugo (1991–1992) – Victor
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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) – Crown Prince of Anatolia, Boris and Pyotr
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Terry Pratchett's Truckers (1992) – Vinto Pimmie and additional voices
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Fiddley Foodle Bird (1992)
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Noddy's Toyland Adventures (1992–2000) – Big Ears, Mr. Plod and additional male voices
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Avenger Penguins (1993–1994) – Bluey, Harry Slime, Bella, Brown Badly Drawn Brother, and Poodle Stink
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Albert the 5th Musketeer (1994–1995) – Albert, Athos and King Louis XIII
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The Little Polar Bear (1994) – various male characters
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Fantomcat (1995–1996) – Lindbergh the Pigeon, Vile the Bluebottle and Vinnie the Vole
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Sooty's Amazing Adventures (1996) – Scampi, Katerina and additional voices
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Dennis the Menace (1996–1998) – Jacques
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The Animal Shelf (1997–1999) – Gumpa, Woeful and Stripy
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Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree (1997–) – various voices
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Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer (1998) – various voices
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Lavender Castle (1999–2000) – Sir Squeakalot, Dr. Agon, Short Fred Ledd and Trump
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The Foxbusters (1999–2000) – Todd, Volpone, Ghengis, Rotter, Dog and additional voices
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Millionaire Dogs (1999) – Emmo, Chuffie, Dr. Quack and additional voices (English dub, uncredited)
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The Lampies (2000–2002) – Burnout, Captain Bright Light, Dustywugg, Arch Roon, and additional voices
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Bill and Ben (2001–2002) – Ben and additional voices
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Second Star to the Left (2001) – various voices
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Dr Otter (2001–2002) – Lucky, Flybread, Dunston, Mexley, Texley, and Dexley
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The King's Beard (2001) – The Babble
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Sergeant Stripes (2003–2004) – various male characters
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Little Robots (2003) – Stretchy
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Wide-Eye (2003–2004) – 99, Rangatang and Wily Komodo
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Little Red Tractor (2004–2005) – Stumpy and additional voices
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The Magic Roundabout (2005) – Mr. Rusty, Mr. Grimsdale and Skeleton Guards
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The Secret Show (2007) – various voices
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The Magic Roundabout (2007) - Dylan, Mr. Rusty, Mr. McHenry, and Soldier Sam
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Chop Socky Chooks (2008–2009) – various voices
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Frankenstein's Cat (2008) – various voices
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The Pinky and Perky Show (2008–2009) – Wilberforce
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Jungle Junction (2009–2012) – Bobby
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Zigby (2010) – McMeer and Bertie (UK Version)
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Toby's Travelling Circus (2012) – various male characters
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Pip Ahoy! (2014–2018) – Hopper, Alan, Shelvis, and additional voices
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The Long Long Holiday (2015) - Priest
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."
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.[Buckley, Peter (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock, pp. 15–16. Rough Guides. ]
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