| Edward Hibbert | |
|---|---|
| |
| Biographical information | |
| Born |
September 9, 1955 |
| Birthplace |
Long Island, New York, United States |
| Career information | |
| Years |
1977–present |
| Website |
www.edwardhibbert.com |
| Work |
The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa |
Edward Hibbert (born 9 September 1955) is an American-born English actor and literary agent. He voices Zazu in The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and The Lion King 1½.
Biography
Hibbert was born in Long Island, New York, the son of actor Geoffrey Hibbert.[1] He was brought up in Surrey, England[2], where he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Hibbert returned to New York in the mid-1980s.[3]
Back in New York, Hibbert appeared on Broadway and in major regional theatre productions,[4] with his debut in Alice in Wonderland as a gryphon. In 1993, he won an Obie Award for his co-starring role as Sterling in the play, Jeffrey, written by Paul Rudnick.[5] His most recent role on Broadway was as Mr. Praed in Roundabout Theatre's 2010 production of Mrs. Warren's Profession with Cherry Jones.[6][2]
Aside from his theater career, Hibbert played Gil Chesterton on NBC's Frasier, and appeared in films such as Taking Woodstock, The Prestige, The Paper, Everyone Says I Love You, and The First Wives Club.[6] Along with this, Hibbert voiced Zazu in The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and The Lion King 1½, replacing Rowan Atkinson.
Hibbert has also worked as a literary agent, and a partner in the literary agency, Donadio & Olsen, Inc.
References
- ↑ Edward Hibbert Biography. filmreference.com.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mr. Hibbert's Professions. Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ Edward Hibbert - Biography. Internet Movie Database. Amazon.
- ↑ Edward Hibbert. Playbill.com.
- ↑ 'Jeffrey' Scene-Stealer Making the L.A. Scene. Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 EdwardHibbert.com.
