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Dave Thompson (born 30 June 1959) is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer, who made headlines in July 1997 after being removed from the role of Tinky Winky in the children's television series, Teletubbies after 70 episodes.
Dave Thompson. Dave has performed his stand-up comedy act in forty-seven countries. Known for his one-liners and absurd persona, Dave has written material for many other comics, including Harry Hill, Ronnie Corbett, Bruce Forsyth, Omid Djalili, and Stewart Lee.
Jan 18, 2024 · Dave Thompson - Actor, Comedian and sometime Teletubbies' Tinky Winky Interview. Dave gives a fascinating insight into his life as a performer and other aspects of his early life.
British comedian and actor, Dave Thompson is in the HOT House and talks about his time playing Tinky Winky in the children's television program "The Teletubb...
Dave Thompson was born on 30 June 1959 in Bristol, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show (2005), The Harry Hill Movie (2013) and The Sketch Show (2001).
Dec 14, 2019 · From his travels as a stand-up comedian around the world to family life in Budapest, Dave Thompson talks about his life outside of comedy, his mentor as well as longtime friend, Ben Elton.
Dave Thompson. Dave has performed his stand-up comedy act in forty-nine countries. Known for his one-liners and absurd persona, Dave has written material for many other comics, including Harry Hill, Omid Djalili, and Stewart Lee.
Dave is an international stand-up comedian and compere, known for his brilliant one-liners and odd persona. He has written for Harry Hill's TV Burp! and The Sketch Show, which were broadcast on ITV. Both series of The Sketch Show have sold around the world, including to CBS in America.
Stand-up veteran Dave Thompson is probably best known for playing Tinky-Winky in the Teletubbies – especially after he was sacked in July 1997 because the BBC thought his interpretation of the role was ‘unacceptable’.
Dave Thompson (born June 30, 1959) is a British actor and stand up comedian. He was known for originally portraying Tinky Winky. After 70 episodes he was sacked from the role as he received a letter from the BBC stating that his 'interpretation of the role was not acceptable'.