Roy Skelton

Roy Skelton

Deceased · Born: Jul 20, 1931 · Died: Jun 8, 2011

Personal Details

BornJul 20, 1931 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Biography

Roy Skelton, a celebrated English voice artist, emerged onto the scene from the esteemed city of Nottingham, marking the beginning of his illustrious career. Notably, he is widely acclaimed for his iconic portrayals of Zippy and George on the cherished children's television program Rainbow, a role he proudly carried out with dedication and enthusiasm until his passing in 2011. Furthermore, his impressive repertoire of characters also comprises a vast array of formidable foes from the revered science fiction series Doctor Who, including the iconic and feared extraterrestrial entities, the Daleks, Cybermen, and the enigmatic Krotons, showcasing his remarkable versatility and range as a voice artist.

Career

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2009
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1999
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1983
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Dalek (voice)
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1973
Rainbow
Rainbow as Zippy / George (voice)
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1972
Frenzy
Frenzy as CID Man (uncredited)
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1971
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Norton
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1970
There's a Girl in My Soup
There's a Girl in My Soup as Reporter (uncredited)
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1969