Jimmy Hibbert
Biography
Born in Windsor in 1949, Jimmy Hibbert is an English actor and writer who became known for voice work with Cosgrove Hall Films. He studied drama at the University of Manchester, then in 1972 teamed with CP Lee and Bob Harding to form the band Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias, where he sang and played bass until 1982. His first voice role came for the Milk Marketing Board, impersonating Ian Dury. He has since voiced characters in many animated series, including Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, and The Wind in the Willows, and appeared on screen in British television programs such as Coronation Street and Cold Feet. His film credits include The BFG (1990), The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1991), and The Magic Roundabout (2005). He has also written for shows including Bob the Builder and Shaun the Sheep, and in 1977 performed on stage in Sleak at London's Royal Court Theatre and Roundhouse.
77years old
Turns 78 on July 15in 256 days
- Born Windsor
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
- Also credited as James Christian Hibbert
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 23 years1990 to 2013
Every film, newest first
- 2013The Jungle Book: Return 2 the JungleIMDb rating 5.3
- 2005The Magic RoundaboutIMDb rating 5.3
- 1991The Fool of the World and the Flying ShipIMDb rating 8.5
- 1990The BFGIMDb rating 6.7
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First role
Hibbert landed his first voice acting job with the Milk Marketing Board, where he did an impression of Ian Dury.
A change of course
Before voice acting, Hibbert studied drama at the University of Manchester and in 1972 formed the band Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias, singing and playing bass until 1982.
Beyond film
In 1977 Hibbert played the lead role of Norman Sleak in the Albertos' musical play Sleak at London's Royal Court Theatre and Roundhouse.
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Worked with
Jimmy Hibbert made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Miriam Margolyes's page
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Brian CosgroveDirector, 1 film, 1990
All films by Brian Cosgrove
Dave BorthwickDirector, 1 film, 2005
All films by Dave Borthwick
All films by Frank Passingham
Online
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