Percy Edwards
Known for Acting · 12 credits
- Born
- 1908-06-01
- Died
- 1996-06-07
- Place of birth
- Ipswitch, Suffolk, UK
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.
Known For
TV Shows (7)
Movies (5)
The Dark Crystal
1982
as Fizzgig (voice)
Labyrinth
1986
as Ambrosius (voice)
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
as Bird Impersonator
Androcles and the Lion
1984
as The Lion's Voice
The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls
1980
as Dog (voice)
About Percy Edwards
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… With 12 credits spanning from 1955 to 1986, Percy Edwards has appeared in 5 films and 7 TV shows.
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Most Popular Percy Edwards Movies
- The Dark Crystal (1982) — as Fizzgig (voice)
- Labyrinth (1986) — as Ambrosius (voice)
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) — as Bird Impersonator
- Androcles and the Lion (1984) — as The Lion's Voice
- The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls (1980) — as Dog (voice)
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