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.
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BornJul 20, 1931 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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Career
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2009

Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley as Zippy / George (voice)
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1999

Comic Relief: Doctor Who - The Curse of Fatal Death as Daleks (voice)
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1983

Doctor Who as Dalek (voice)
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1973

Rainbow as Zippy / George (voice)
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1972

Frenzy as CID Man (uncredited)
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1971

Doctor Who as Norton
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1970

There's a Girl in My Soup as Reporter (uncredited)
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1969

Night After Night After Night as Counsel