Robin Stevens
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Robin Stevens | |
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| Born | Robin Gordon Stevens 30 January 1958 |
| Occupation | Puppeteer, actor, television director, writer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | Ragdoll Productions |
Robin Gordon Stevens (born 30 January 1958) is an English puppeteer, actor, director and writer for children's TV for nearly 30 years, and has done many successful programmes. These include Pob's Programme, Corners, Teletubbies, Rosie and Jim, Tots TV, Boohbah and Blips.
Early life[]
Stevens was born in London. He trained with John Blundall, the world-famous puppet master.
Career[]
Stevens worked for Ragdoll Productions for about 20 years, at times co-writing scripts and originating content with Alan Dapre. He also worked for the BBC, puppeteering Jo Corner on Corners. He puppeteered Pob in Pob's Programme,[1] Jim in Rosie and Jim, Tom in Tots TV (he also wrote the scripts with Tiny's puppeteer Andrew Davenport), and The Man in the Magic House in Teletubbies (he voiced the man in all foreign dubs except for the PBS version where US actress Dena Davis redubbed the voice). Stevens also played Grandpappa in Boohbah and Mr. Perfect in Blips.
References[]
- ^ Ian Potter, The Rise and Rise of the Independents: A Television History, Guerilla Books, 2008
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