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Bernard Cribbins

Bio: ​Bernard Cribbins (29 December 1928 - 27 July 2022) was an English character actor, voice-over artist and musical comedian with a career spanning over half a century who came to prominence in films in the 1960s, had been in work consistently since his professional debut in the mid 1950s, and as of 2010 had still been an active performer. He was particularly known to British audiences as the story-telling voice in The Wombles, a children's programme running which ran for 40 episodes between 1973 and 1975
Born: Sat, Dec 29 1928
Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Jul 27 2022
Bernard Cribbins is 93 years old
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Poster of Dr. Who: Classic Movie Double Bill
Dr. Who: Classic Movie Double Bill
Bernard Cribbins was
93 in Dr. Who: Classic Movie Double Bill
Sun, Jul 10 2022
Poster of Patrick
Patrick
Bernard Cribbins was
89 in Patrick
as 'Albert'.
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of The Lake District: A Wild Year
The Lake District: A Wild Year
Bernard Cribbins was
88 in The Lake District: A Wild Year
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 17 2017
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bernard Cribbins was
87 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
as 'Snout'.
Mon, May 30 2016
Poster of Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
Bernard Cribbins was
84 in Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
Bernard Cribbins was
84 in Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 04 2013
Poster of Produced By George Martin
Produced By George Martin
Bernard Cribbins was
83 in Produced By George Martin
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 11 2012
Poster of A Fantastic Fear of Everything
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
Bernard Cribbins was
83 in A Fantastic Fear of Everything
as 'The Voice (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Run For Your Wife
Run For Your Wife
Bernard Cribbins was
83 in Run For Your Wife
as 'Hospital Patient'.
Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of 神秘博士特别篇:时间尽头(下)
神秘博士特别篇:时间尽头(下)
Bernard Cribbins was
81 in 神秘博士特别篇:时间尽头(下)
as 'Wilfred Mott'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of 神秘博士特别篇:时间尽头(上)
神秘博士特别篇:时间尽头(上)
Bernard Cribbins was
81 in 神秘博士特别篇:时间尽头(上)
as 'Wilfred Mott'.
Tue, Dec 29 2009
Poster of Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Bernard Cribbins was
80 in Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
as 'Alderney / Orinoco / Wellington (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 13 2009
Poster of Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Bernard Cribbins was
80 in Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 10 2009
Poster of Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
Bernard Cribbins was
78 in Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
as 'Wilfred Mott'.
Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of The Children's Party at the Palace
The Children's Party at the Palace
Bernard Cribbins was
77 in The Children's Party at the Palace
as 'Station Guard'.
Sun, Jun 25 2006
Poster of Blackball
Blackball
Bernard Cribbins was
74 in Blackball
as 'Mutley'.
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of The World of Hammer: Peter Cushing
The World of Hammer: Peter Cushing
Bernard Cribbins was
65 in The World of Hammer: Peter Cushing
Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus
Bernard Cribbins was
63 in Carry On Columbus
as 'Mordecai Mendoza'.
Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Customers From Hell
Customers From Hell
Bernard Cribbins was
60 in Customers From Hell
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Stories of the Sylvanian Families
Stories of the Sylvanian Families
Bernard Cribbins was
59 in Stories of the Sylvanian Families
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, May 25 1988
Poster of When We Are Married
When We Are Married
Bernard Cribbins was
58 in When We Are Married
as 'Herbert Soppitt'.
Sat, Dec 26 1987
Poster of Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Bernard Cribbins was
58 in Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
as 'Job (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 26 1987
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Bernard Cribbins was
53 in It's Your Move
as 'Neighbour'.
Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
Bernard Cribbins was
52 in Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
as 'Dangerous Davies'.
Sun, Jan 04 1981
Poster of Round Robin
Round Robin
Bernard Cribbins was
50 in Round Robin
Mon, Dec 24 1979
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Bernard Cribbins was
50 in The Plank
as 'House painter'.
Mon, Dec 17 1979
Poster of The Water Babies
The Water Babies
Bernard Cribbins was
49 in The Water Babies
as 'Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel'.
Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of The Adventures of Picasso
The Adventures of Picasso
Bernard Cribbins was
49 in The Adventures of Picasso
as 'Gertrude Stein / Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, May 20 1978
Poster of Play Safe
Play Safe
Bernard Cribbins was
49 in Play Safe
as 'Robin (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of The Country Wife
The Country Wife
Bernard Cribbins was
48 in The Country Wife
as 'Pinchwife'.
Sun, Feb 13 1977
Poster of That's Carry On!
That's Carry On!
Bernard Cribbins was
48 in That's Carry On!
as 'Various Characters'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
Bernard Cribbins was
47 in James and the Giant Peach
as 'Centipede'.
Tue, Dec 28 1976
Poster of Night Ferry
Night Ferry
Bernard Cribbins was
47 in Night Ferry
as 'Pyramid'.
Thu, Jul 22 1976
Poster of Great Big Groovy Horse
Great Big Groovy Horse
Bernard Cribbins was
46 in Great Big Groovy Horse
as 'The Storyteller'.
Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of More Awkward Customers
More Awkward Customers
Bernard Cribbins was
46 in More Awkward Customers
as 'Awkward Customer: Mr. Clam'.
Mon, Nov 10 1975
Poster of I Know What I Like
I Know What I Like
Bernard Cribbins was
44 in I Know What I Like
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Frenzy
Frenzy
Bernard Cribbins was
43 in Frenzy
as 'Felix Forsythe'.
Thu, May 25 1972
Poster of The Railway Children
The Railway Children
Bernard Cribbins was
41 in The Railway Children
as 'Albert Perks'.
Mon, Dec 21 1970
Poster of 'G.I.G.O Garbage In, Garbage Out' Computer History - A British View
'G.I.G.O Garbage In, Garbage Out' Computer History - A British View
Bernard Cribbins was
40 in 'G.I.G.O Garbage In, Garbage Out' Computer History - A British View
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Bernard Cribbins was
39 in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
as 'Fred Davies'.
Fri, Jul 12 1968
Poster of Casino Royale
Casino Royale
Bernard Cribbins was
38 in Casino Royale
as 'Taxi Driver'.
Thu, Apr 13 1967
Poster of A Ghost of a Chance
A Ghost of a Chance
Bernard Cribbins was
38 in A Ghost of a Chance
as 'Ron'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
Bernard Cribbins was
37 in Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
as 'Tom Campbell'.
Fri, Aug 05 1966
Poster of The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man
Bernard Cribbins was
37 in The Sandwich Man
as 'Photographer'.
Fri, Jul 01 1966
Poster of You Must Be Joking
You Must Be Joking
Bernard Cribbins was
36 in You Must Be Joking
as 'Sergeant Clegg'.
Tue, Aug 03 1965
Poster of Cup Fever
Cup Fever
Bernard Cribbins was
36 in Cup Fever
as 'Policeman'.
Wed, Jul 21 1965
Poster of She
She
Bernard Cribbins was
36 in She
as 'Job'.
Sun, Apr 18 1965
Poster of The Bargain
The Bargain
Bernard Cribbins was
36 in The Bargain
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of The Counterfeit Constable
The Counterfeit Constable
Bernard Cribbins was
35 in The Counterfeit Constable
as 'Bob, l'agent 202'.
Sat, Oct 10 1964
Poster of Carry On Spying
Carry On Spying
Bernard Cribbins was
35 in Carry On Spying
as 'Harold Crump'.
Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of Carry On Jack
Carry On Jack
Bernard Cribbins was
35 in Carry On Jack
as 'Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker'.
Sun, Feb 23 1964
Poster of Crooks in Cloisters
Crooks in Cloisters
Bernard Cribbins was
35 in Crooks in Cloisters
as 'Squirts McGinty'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of A Home of Your Own
A Home of Your Own
Bernard Cribbins was
35 in A Home of Your Own
as 'The Stonemason'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Mouse on the Moon
The Mouse on the Moon
Bernard Cribbins was
34 in The Mouse on the Moon
as 'Vincent Mountjoy'.
Tue, May 07 1963
Poster of The Wrong Arm of the Law
The Wrong Arm of the Law
Bernard Cribbins was
34 in The Wrong Arm of the Law
as 'Nervous O'Toole'.
Sun, Mar 17 1963
Poster of The Fast Lady
The Fast Lady
Bernard Cribbins was
33 in The Fast Lady
as 'Man on Stretcher (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 14 1962
Poster of The Girl on the Boat
The Girl on the Boat
Bernard Cribbins was
33 in The Girl on the Boat
as 'Peters'.
Sun, Aug 05 1962
Poster of The Best of Enemies
The Best of Enemies
Bernard Cribbins was
32 in The Best of Enemies
as 'Col. Brownlow'.
Thu, Oct 26 1961
Poster of Nothing Barred
Nothing Barred
Bernard Cribbins was
32 in Nothing Barred
as 'Newspaperman'.
Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of Visa to Canton
Visa to Canton
Bernard Cribbins was
31 in Visa to Canton
as 'Pereira'.
Mon, Dec 26 1960
Poster of Two Way Stretch
Two Way Stretch
Bernard Cribbins was
31 in Two Way Stretch
as 'Lennie Price'.
Tue, Dec 20 1960
Poster of The World of Suzie Wong
The World of Suzie Wong
Bernard Cribbins was
31 in The World of Suzie Wong
as 'Otis'.
Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of Tommy the Toreador
Tommy the Toreador
Bernard Cribbins was
30 in Tommy the Toreador
as 'Paco'.
Mon, Dec 21 1959
Poster of Make Mine a Million
Make Mine a Million
Bernard Cribbins was
30 in Make Mine a Million
as 'Jack'.
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Dunkirk
Dunkirk
Bernard Cribbins was
29 in Dunkirk
as 'Thirsty Sailor (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of Davy
Davy
Bernard Cribbins was
29 in Davy
as 'Stage Hand (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 02 1958
Poster of Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Bernard Cribbins was
28 in Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
as 'Able Seaman James Bryson'.
Mon, Apr 01 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Bernard Cribbins would have been no older than
93 in Doctor Who
as 'Wilfred Mott'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 11 2024
Poster of The Wombles
The Wombles
Bernard Cribbins was
87+ in The Wombles
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2016
Poster of Old Jack's Boat: Rockpool Tales
Old Jack's Boat: Rockpool Tales
Bernard Cribbins was
86+ in Old Jack's Boat: Rockpool Tales
as 'Old Jack'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of Salty's Waggy Tales
Salty's Waggy Tales
Bernard Cribbins was
85+ in Salty's Waggy Tales
as 'Old Jack'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 31 2013
Poster of Old Jack's Boat
Old Jack's Boat
Bernard Cribbins was
84+ in Old Jack's Boat
as 'Old Jack'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2013
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Bernard Cribbins was
82+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Pointless Celebrities
Pointless Celebrities
Bernard Cribbins was
82+ in Pointless Celebrities
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of The National Television Awards Backstage Live
The National Television Awards Backstage Live
Bernard Cribbins was
81+ in The National Television Awards Backstage Live
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 20 2010
Poster of Doctor Who Greatest Moments
Doctor Who Greatest Moments
Bernard Cribbins was
80+ in Doctor Who Greatest Moments
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 20 2009
Poster of Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
Bernard Cribbins was
78+ in Would I Lie to You?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Bernard Cribbins was
77+ in The One Show
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Bernard Cribbins was
76+ in Doctor Who
as 'Wilfred Mott, Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of The Friday Night Project
The Friday Night Project
Bernard Cribbins was
76+ in The Friday Night Project
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 04 2005
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Bernard Cribbins was
68+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Duggie Wingate'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Bernard Cribbins was
67+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Dennis the Menace and Gnasher
Dennis the Menace and Gnasher
Bernard Cribbins was
67+ in Dennis the Menace and Gnasher
as 'Katzenburger (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Bernard Cribbins was
67+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Noel's Telly Years
Noel's Telly Years
Bernard Cribbins was
67+ in Noel's Telly Years
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1996
Poster of Tonight at 8.30
Tonight at 8.30
Bernard Cribbins was
62+ in Tonight at 8.30
as 'Mr Wahurst'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 1991
Poster of Bertie the Bat
Bertie the Bat
Bernard Cribbins was
61+ in Bertie the Bat
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 27 1990
Poster of Noel's Saturday Roadshow
Noel's Saturday Roadshow
Bernard Cribbins was
59+ in Noel's Saturday Roadshow
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Sat, Sep 03 1988
Poster of Stories of the Sylvanian Families
Stories of the Sylvanian Families
Bernard Cribbins was
59+ in Stories of the Sylvanian Families
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 25 1988
Poster of Daytime Live
Daytime Live
Bernard Cribbins was
58+ in Daytime Live
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987
Poster of Going Live!
Going Live!
Bernard Cribbins was
58+ in Going Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of High & Dry
High & Dry
Bernard Cribbins was
58+ in High & Dry
as 'Ron Archer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1987
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Bernard Cribbins was
56+ in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Mock Turtle'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 26 1985
Poster of Super Gran
Super Gran
Bernard Cribbins was
56+ in Super Gran
as 'Officer P. Brain'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 1985
Poster of Moschops
Moschops
Bernard Cribbins was
54+ in Moschops
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 1983
Poster of Cuffy
Cuffy
Bernard Cribbins was
54+ in Cuffy
as 'Cuffy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1983
Poster of Shillingbury Tales
Shillingbury Tales
Bernard Cribbins was
51+ in Shillingbury Tales
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1980
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Bernard Cribbins was
50+ in Tales of the Unexpected
as 'Charlie Krebs'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Worzel Gummidge
Worzel Gummidge
Bernard Cribbins was
50+ in Worzel Gummidge
as 'Jolly Jack'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 1979
Poster of Tell Me Another
Tell Me Another
Bernard Cribbins was
47+ in Tell Me Another
as 'Guest, Himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 18 1976
Poster of Star Turn
Star Turn
Bernard Cribbins was
47+ in Star Turn
First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1976
Poster of Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings
Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings
Bernard Cribbins was
47+ in Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 1976
Poster of Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers
Bernard Cribbins was
46+ in Fawlty Towers
as 'Mr. Hutchinson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of Space: 1999
Space: 1999
Bernard Cribbins was
46+ in Space: 1999
as 'Captain Michael'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of The Wombles
The Wombles
Bernard Cribbins was
44+ in The Wombles
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1973
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Bernard Cribbins was
44+ in Last of the Summer Wine
as 'Gavin Hinchcliffe'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Get The Drift
Get The Drift
Bernard Cribbins was
42+ in Get The Drift
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 21 1971
Poster of Cribbins
Cribbins
Bernard Cribbins was
40+ in Cribbins
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 18 1969
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
Bernard Cribbins was
39+ in Ooh La La!
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of Cilla
Cilla
Bernard Cribbins was
39+ in Cilla
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 30 1968
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Bernard Cribbins was
32+ in The Avengers
as 'Arkwright, Bradley Marler'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of International Detective
International Detective
Bernard Cribbins was
30+ in International Detective
as 'Pasquale'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 26 1959
Poster of Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling
Bernard Cribbins was
30+ in Interpol Calling
as 'Sid'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of The Sooty Show
The Sooty Show
Bernard Cribbins was
26+ in The Sooty Show
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1955
Poster of Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Bernard Cribbins will be
93+ in Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Unreleased