Until 2008, all characters were voiced by the narrator.
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE NARRATOR SERIES
It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry.
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE NARRATOR TV
His TV series was first broadcast in 1984 and has since been seen in 140 countries and 25 languages. Thomas (the Tank Engine) & Friends is a British children's television series, first broadcast on the ITV network on 9 October 1984. The creation of Reverend Wilbert Vere Awdry, Thomas made his first appearance in the 1945 children's book The Three Railway Engines. The long-term narrator of Thomas the Tank Engine series Thomas & Friends passed away at his home on Saturday, his agents confirmed. Other actors who have narrated the popular locomotive's adventures include Michael Angelis and Michael Brandon, of Dempsey and Makepeace fame. "Pierce brings a wealth of acting experience to the role, as well as a unique voice that children and parents around the world will recognise and trust." "To say we are thrilled that Pierce Brosnan is the new narrator of Thomas and Friends is an understatement," said Bruce Steinberg, CEO of production company HIT Entertainment. Now largely forgotten, from 1984 to 1986, he was the first narrator of the classic children’s programme Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. He is currently in London shooting the film version of stage musical Mamma Mia with Meryl Streep, Julie Walters and Colin Firth. The Irish star said he was delighted to be "helping introduce Thomas and friends to many more generations of children".īrosnan played secret agent James Bond in four films between 19. "One of my fondest memories as a father was sharing the stories of Thomas the Tank Engine and watching the series with my children when they were young," he said. The 54-year-old will narrate three DVD specials and three TV series. The former James Bond actor said he was "thrilled" to take part in such a "beloved" programme and "follow in the shoes of so many famous names" - reports the BBC.īrosnan will make his debut in Thomas and Friends: The Great Discovery - a DVD to be released in autumn 2008. Fanpop community tagahanga club for Thomas The Tank Engine Narrators fans to share, discover content and connect with other fans of Thomas The Tank Engine Narrators. The characters eventually assembled in Awdry’s The Railway Series of books, hopping the tracks to the world of TV (and eventually film) thanks to a deal with English writer and producer Britt Allcroft.Īs Thomas’ popularity grew in both Britain and the U.S., the franchise attracted the vocal talent of several major entertainers, including narrative stints from George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, and Pierce Brosnan.Actor Pierce Brosnan has signed on as the narrator of Thomas the Tank Engine - a role previously taken by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and US star Alec Baldwin. His age was not immediately clear various outlets listed his age as either 68 or 76.
He also appeared in several British feature films over the same period.īased on the books created by Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry, Thomas the Tank Engine started life in the 1940s as one of the characters who featured in stories the elder Awdry told his son as entertainment while Christopher recovered from measles. Jun 1, 2020, 12:29 PM EDT Michael Angelis, who narrated the children’s series Thomas the Tank Engine for decades, has died at his home, the BBC reported Sunday. Outside of his work with the children’s series, Angelis enjoyed a lengthy acting career, appearing in a variety of British TV series dating from the 1970s through 2012. He also voiced a variety of the franchise’s characters in a trio of Thomas & Friends-themed video games that released between 19. Actor Michael Angelis, known for his role in TV dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and for narrating Thomas The Tank Engine, dies aged 76 /RtFGyOQrVM- BBC News (UK) May 31, 2020Īngelis also lent his voice to the British version of the 2005 Thomas the Tank Engine spinoff film Calling All Engines!, as well as 2009’s Hero of the Rails.
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