Peter Sallis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	February 01, 1921
Died	June 02, 2017 (age 96)
Birthplace	Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius - (see also Peter Sallis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Voicing Wallace in 'Wallace and Gromit', and portraying Norman Clegg in 'Last of the Summer Wine'

Intro

Peter Sallis was an English actor best known for voicing Wallace in the Wallace and Gromit animated films, and for his long-running role as Norman Clegg in the BBC sitcom 'Last of the Summer Wine.'

Early Life & Background

Peter Sallis was born on February 1, 1921 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England. He attended Minchenden Grammar School and later worked in a bank before being called up for service in World War II, where he joined the RAF. After being invalided out, he began to pursue acting and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Career Highlights

• Played Norman Clegg in 'Last of the Summer Wine,' the longest-running sitcom in the world, from 1973 to 2010.
• Provided the voice of Wallace in all the 'Wallace and Gromit' productions, earning BAFTA awards.
• Appeared in numerous stage productions and television roles throughout his extensive career.

Trivia

• Was the only actor to appear in every single episode of 'Last of the Summer Wine.'
• Awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2007 for services to drama.
• Retired from acting after recording voice work for 'Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death' due to health issues.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Sallis
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0758592/