John Simmit | |
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Born |
Birmingham, England |
20 July 1963
Occupation | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1998–present |
Known for | Playing Dipsy in Teletubbies (1997–2001) |
John Simmit is a British actor and comedian, best known for playing Dipsy in BBC TV's global hit Teletubbies. His many other TV credits include The Real McCoy, The Gadget Show & The Big Fat Quiz, whilst live he has performed internationally from Bahrain to Budapest.
As a producer through Upfront Comedy he has put comedy shows into UK theatres nationwide for 25 years, including two major shows in London's west End, in New York & North Carolina; also producing tours for the likes of Gina Yashere, Felix Dexter, Curtis Walker & Angie Le Mar, earning the description "the man who put black British comedy on the map" The Guardian.