Terry Mynott is a multifaceted actor, comedian, and impressionist, renowned for his impressive ability to mimic a wide range of celebrities and public figures. This remarkable talent began to develop during his childhood, when he would often impersonate various characters, a skill that has since been honed to perfection.
With a repertoire that includes hundreds of impressions, Terry has mastered the art of mimicking Hollywood legends such as Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Morgan Freeman, as well as esteemed television personalities like David Attenborough and Brian Cox. His impressive collection of impressions is a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.
Terry's journey as an actor and comedian has been marked by a series of unconventional and varied experiences. After leaving school at the age of 16, he went on to work in a range of jobs, including stints on building sites, as a roadie, and even as a singer, touring the country with the band Faithless in 1997.
In 2006, Terry collaborated with animator Scott Mitchell to create StarStreet, a comedy animation series that lovingly parodied the iconic Star Wars franchise. This project was backed by Warner Bros. and the acclaimed creator of QI, John Lloyd, who subsequently commissioned Terry to create an animation special for the first QI DVD release.
In 2008, Terry provided the voiceover for a MySpace comedy special, produced by the legendary Paul McCartney and animated by the talented Geoff Dunbar. The following year, Terry made his acting debut on the popular comedy shows Bo Selecta, The Morgana Show, and VIP, before going on to star in his own show, The Mimic, on Channel 4.