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Tinky Winky (played by Dave Thompson and Simon Shelton in the original series and by Jeremiah Krage in the revival series) [16] is the first Teletubby, as well as the largest and oldest of the group. He is covered in purple terrycloth and has a triangular antenna on his head.
Shelton was best known for his children's television work. He portrayed Tinky Winky on Teletubbies from 1997 to 2001, replacing the original actor Dave Thompson. [1] He also played Dark Knight on Incredible Games from 1994 to 1995. [2] Shelton was married to Emma Robbins. They had two children and lived in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
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. The BBC said in a letter to Thompson that his "interpretation of the role was not acceptable". [1] [2]
It's a sad day in children's television: Simon Shelton Barnes, the actor who brought to life Tinky Winky in "Teletubbies," passed away, it was revealed Tuesday. He died on January 17.
Among his many credits he appeared in the eighth series Doctor Who as a Cyberman, portrayed Zak in ZingZillas, and in 2015, Krage was chosen to portray Tinky Winky the purple Teletubby in the new series of Teletubbies. He is the third actor, after Dave Thompson and Simon Shelton, to play the character. He reprised the role as Tinky Winky in the ...
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Jay Leno is sharing why he just does not sleep much.. The comedian, 74, made headlines back in December 2024 when he revealed he only sleeps about four hours each night during an appearance on ...
A 1998 Salon article had referred to Tinky Winky's status as a gay icon. [67] [68] In response, Steve Rice, spokesperson for Itsy Bitsy Entertainment, which licenses Teletubbies, a U.K. show for preschool children, in the U.S., said, "I really find it absurd and kind of offensive."