# Jimmy Hibbert

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 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.

## 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.

## Television

He has made a few on-screen acting appearances in British films and television programmes. These include:
* Coronation Street
* What the Papers Say
* Cold Feet
* The Grand
* Medics
* The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
* Prime Suspect
* Children's Ward
* Wipe Out
* Floodtide
* Room at the Bottom
* The Practice
* Teach Yourself Gibberish
* Bloody Kids.

## Voice acting

His voice acting for animation includes:
* Danger Mouse (1981–1992) – Doctor Augustus P. Crumhorn III and Additional Voices
* 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)
* 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

## Writing

He has written for various shows, including:
* My Parents are Aliens
* The Legends of Treasure Island
* Oakie Doke
* Sooty's Amazing Adventures
* Terry Pratchett's Discworld
* Bob the Builder
* Bill and Ben
* Andy Pandy
* Little Red Tractor
* Little Robots
* The Lampies
* The Secret Show
* Shaun the Sheep
* Frankenstein's Cat
* Chuggington
* The Octonauts
* Pip Ahoy!
* Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
* The Roly Mo Show
* Planet Cook

## 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.