Quick Facts
Born:
1946-11-26
Birthplace:
Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
Credits:
32 Total Roles
Brian Hibbard
Acting
The MovieWise Take
Refining cinematic analysis...
Biography
Brian Hibbard was a Welsh actor and singer, best remembered as the lead vocalist in the original 'Flying Pickets'.
Following the group's success in the early 1980s, Hibbard went on to pursue a career as a television actor, appearing in 'Coronation Street' as garage mechanic Doug Murray, in 'Emmerdale' as Bobby-John Downes, and as Johnny Mac in the Welsh-language soap 'Pobol y Cwm'. He was in the 1997 film 'Twin Town' as the self-styled "Karaoke King" Dai Rees. He also appeared in the drama serial 'Making Out'; in the 'Doctor Who'' story Delta and the Bannermen'; in comedy in 'The Armando Ianucci Shows'; and in the film 'Rancid Aluminium'.
Following the group's success in the early 1980s, Hibbard went on to pursue a career as a television actor, appearing in 'Coronation Street' as garage mechanic Doug Murray, in 'Emmerdale' as Bobby-John Downes, and as Johnny Mac in the Welsh-language soap 'Pobol y Cwm'. He was in the 1997 film 'Twin Town' as the self-styled "Karaoke King" Dai Rees. He also appeared in the drama serial 'Making Out'; in the 'Doctor Who'' story Delta and the Bannermen'; in comedy in 'The Armando Ianucci Shows'; and in the film 'Rancid Aluminium'.
Known For
Revolver
Eddie C
The Baker
Bob
Twin Town
Dai Rees
The Rainbow Thief
Madame Claire
Heartbeat
Jason Brown
Heartbeat
'Big' Al Paxton
Svengali
Dixie's Dad
Minder
Rabbit
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Svengali MOVIE | Dixie's Dad |
| 2011 | Monster MOVIE | Pageant Compere |
| 2009 | Good Arrows MOVIE | Alwyn |
| 2008 | Flick MOVIE | Archie Mason |
| 2008 | Caught in the Act MOVIE | Donkey |
| 2007 | The Baker MOVIE | Bob |
| 2006 | Little White Lies MOVIE | Tony |
| 2005 | Funland TV | Willy Woolf |
| 2005 | Revolver MOVIE | Eddie C |
| 2004 | Help! I'm a Teenage Outlaw TV | Self |