James Christian Hibbert is an English actor and writer.[1][2] He is best known for his voice work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall Films.
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Born | James Christian Hibbert Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England |
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Agent | Just Voices |
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.[citation needed]
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.[3]
He has made a few on-screen acting appearances in British films and television programmes. These include:
His voice acting for animation includes:
He has written for various shows, including:
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."[7][8]
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.[9]