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Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 29, 1928
DiedJuly 28, 2022 (age 93)
BirthplaceOldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Bernard Cribbins's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForHis roles in 'The Railway Children' (1970), 'Doctor Who', and as the narrator of 'The Wombles'.

Intro

Bernard Cribbins was a celebrated English actor, voice-over artist, and singer, recognized for his work in film, television, and children's entertainment. His career spanned over seven decades, during which he became a beloved and distinctive figure in British popular culture.

Early Life & Background

Bernard Cribbins was born in Oldham, Lancashire, and left school at 13 to become a student at the Oldham Repertory Theatre, where he began his acting career.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Albert Perks in 'The Railway Children' (1970) [1][2]
  • Portrayed Wilfred Mott in 'Doctor Who' (2007–2010) [1][2]
  • Narrator and voice artiste for 'The Wombles' children's television series (1973–1975) [1][2]
  • Released several novelty records including 'Right Said Fred' (1962) [1][2]
  • Appeared in two 'Carry On' films: 'Carry On Jack' (1963) and 'Carry On Spying' (1964) [1][2]

Trivia

  • He was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2011 for services to drama [1][2]
  • He appeared in the original film adaptation of 'Casino Royale' (1967) [1][2]
  • Cribbins was one of the few actors to appear in both the classic and revived series of 'Doctor Who' [1][2]

FAQs

People also ask

When was Bernard Cribbins born?

Bernard Cribbins was born the 29 December 1928.

Where is Bernard Cribbins from?

Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK.

On His Birth-Day

About December 29th, 1928, in brief:

  • Day of the week: December 29th, 1928 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: You're the Cream in My Coffee by Ted Weems & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Cribbins
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0187834/