Tim Vincent | |
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Born |
Timothy Russell Walker 4 November 1972 Overton, Wrexham, Wales |
Occupation | Actor, television presenter |
Tim Vincent (born Timothy Russell Walker on 4 November 1972) is a Welsh actor and television presenter, best known for appearing on children's programme Blue Peter between 1993 and 1997. His broadcasting career has expanded in range and he has presented several Miss World contests. Vincent is now based in the United States where he has presented some mainstream shows such as Access Hollywood and Phenomenon.
Vincent was born in Overton, Wrexham, Wales. He was educated at the village primary school and at Maelor Comprehensive School. After his A-levels, he was offered a place a Bournemouth University, but deferred it for a year, during which he was offered the Blue Peter presenting job.
Vincent first took to acting at Theatr Clwyd, in nearby Mold. His first television role was playing alcoholic teenager Billy Ryan in the ITV drama series Children's Ward. Vincent also appeared in pantomime for several years, always playing the role of 'Dandini' in Cinderella, at Southport, Torquay, Widnes and York. From 2000 to 2001, he began playing veterinarian Adam Forrester in Emmerdale and appeared in the film Sorted with Tim Curry and Jason Donovan.