Quick Facts
Born:
1908-06-01
Birthplace:
Ipswitch, Suffolk, UK
Credits:
11 Total Roles
Percy Edwards
Acting
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Biography
Percy Edwards, MBE was an English animal impersonator, ornithologist, and entertainer.
As a child, Edwards was fascinated by the wildlife he found in his local area, and by the age of 12 was accomplished enough at imitating many of them that this became his "party piece".
In 1930 he debuted on the BBC radio series Vaudeville, the start of a career that would last the best part of 60 years. During World War II, Edwards worked at Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies in Ipswich.
Edwards was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1993 for services to ornithology and entertainment.
As a child, Edwards was fascinated by the wildlife he found in his local area, and by the age of 12 was accomplished enough at imitating many of them that this became his "party piece".
In 1930 he debuted on the BBC radio series Vaudeville, the start of a career that would last the best part of 60 years. During World War II, Edwards worked at Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies in Ipswich.
Edwards was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1993 for services to ornithology and entertainment.
Known For
Labyrinth
Ambrosius (voice)
The Dark Crystal
Fizzgig (voice)
UFO
Self
On the Buses
Self
The Goodies
Voice of the Dodo
The Sooty Show
Himself
The Innes Book of Records
Guest
Androcles and the Lion
The Lion's Voice
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Labyrinth MOVIE | Ambrosius (voice) |
| 1984 | Androcles and the Lion MOVIE | The Lion's Voice |
| 1983 | Fair Ground! TV | Self |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal MOVIE | Fizzgig (voice) |
| 1980 | The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls MOVIE | Dog (voice) |
| 1979 | The Innes Book of Records TV | Guest |
| 1970 | The Goodies TV | Voice of the Dodo |
| 1970 | UFO TV | Self |
| 1969 | On the Buses TV | Self |
| 1960 | A Life Of Bliss TV | Self |