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2 days ago · Peter John Sallis OBE (1 February 1921 – 2 June 2017) was an English actor, known for his work on British television. He was the voice of Wallace in the Academy Award -winning Wallace and Gromit films and played Norman "Cleggy" Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine from its 1973 inception until the final episode in 2010, making him the only actor ...
Jun 10, 2024 · Because only half of the titular duo speaks, Peter Sallis' role as Wallace makes him synonymous with the entire franchise. Sallis sadly passed away in 2017, with his last notable credits as Wallis coming in 2005's The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and in the 2010 TV show, World of Invention.
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Jun 17, 2024 · The actor assumed the role on a temporary basis starting in 2008, but has now become the sole actor in the part since the passing of original star Peter Sallis in 2017. Reprising his role as Inspector Mackintosh is noted actor Peter Kay.
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2 days ago · In the wake of the iconic Peter Sallis' passing in 2017, Whitehead has voiced the cheese-mad inventor in several projects, but this will be his first feature-length appearance in the role.
Jun 18, 2024 · Cheese-enthusiast Wallace (voiced by the late Peter Sallis) and his dog, Gromit, have appeared in four short films and one feature, with a new feature movie coming from stop-motion powerhouse Aardman Animations in 2024.
Jun 12, 2024 · The co-directors also broached the fact that Ben Whitehead will be voicing Wallace in the new film, replacing the late Peter Sallis who was synonymous with the role.
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3 days ago · Video: Compo and Clegg together again: Last of the Summer Wine actor Peter Sallis is buried beside co-star Bill Owen in Yorkshire graveyard overlooking the town made famous by the show. The...
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