Percy Edwards
Actor
- Born
- June 1, 1908 · Ipswitch, Suffolk, UK
- Died
- June 7, 1996 (age 88)
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".
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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
Acting6
- 1986Labyrinth as Ambrosius (voice)
- 1984Androcles and the Lion as The Lion's Voice
- 1982The Dark Crystal as Fizzgig (voice)
- 1982The Plague Dogs as Animal Vocalizations (voice)
- 1980The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls as Dog (voice)
- 1970The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer as Bird Impersonator