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David Holt(VI)

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The Jungle Book: Return 2 the Jungle (2013)
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David grew up in Lancashire in the north of England. He trained in theatre arts at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the late 1980s, and then moved to London to pursue a career as an actor in TV, film, theatre, radio, and as a voice artist. He has appeared in countless productions of all types over a 35+ year career and is renowned for his character voice work.

David is one of the UK's foremost animation voice talents. He has worked on over 100 animated series and countless films for all the major studios in the UK and beyond.

His vocal versatility feeds seamlessly into the world of computer games where he has worked consistently on some of the genre's biggest titles.

Audio/radio drama has played a big part in David's professional life, and he has appeared in thousands of productions for the BBC, independent producers, and the world of Audible. Producers of fantasy titles such as Big Finish, Sandman, Doctor Who, etc are keen to use David to bring their weird and wonderful characters to life.
BornJanuary 6, 1963
BornJanuary 6, 1963
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  • Known for

    Reece Shearsmith and Ben Whitehead in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
    Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
    7.5
    • Additional Voices(voice)
    • 2024
    Watership Down (1999)
    Watership Down
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Vervain
    • Boxwood
    • Seagull(voice)
    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010)
    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Fish (UK)
    • Thing 1 (UK)
    • Thing 2 (UK)(voice)
    Darkside (2006)
    Angry Kid
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dad
    • Speccy
    • Teacher
    • Cop
    • Interviewer
    • Man on TV
    • Narrator #1
    • Narrator #2
    • Road Safety Man
    • Scoffchops
    • TV Presenter

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    Actor



    • Pinky and Perky Show
      • Pinky
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2008
    • Bubble Boy
      • Doctor
      • Completed
      • Short
      • 2024



    • Doctor Who: The Fifth Doctor Adventures (2003)
      Doctor Who: The Fifth Doctor Adventures
      8.8
      Podcast Series
      • The Robots (voice)
      • 2025
    • The Paternoster Gang (2019)
      The Paternoster Gang
      9.0
      Podcast Series
      • Fonipodio the Fence
      • Gaoler
      • Thomas Crabb (voice) ...
      • 2023–2024
    • Intermission (2024)
      Intermission
      Short
      • 2024
    • Reece Shearsmith and Ben Whitehead in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
      Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
      7.5
      • Additional Voices (voice)
      • 2024
    • The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2019)
      The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
      7.2
      TV Series
      • 2019–2024
    • I Need A Miracle
      Podcast Series
      • Michel Kildress
      • 2024
    • Teresa Gallagher, Marcel McCalla, and Beth Chalmers in Baby Einstein: Baby MacDonald (2004)
      Numberblocks
      8.5
      TV Series
      • 7
      • 9
      • Seven ...
      • 2017–2024
    • Lego Loco (2024)
      Lego Loco
      6.5
      Video Game
      • Various (voice)
      • 2024
    • Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures (2021)
      Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures
      8.4
      Podcast Series
      • Barclay
      • The Matchmaker
      • Robot (voice)
      • 2024
    • Colourblocks (2022)
      Colourblocks
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Sky Blue
      • 2024
    • The Last Garden (2024)
      The Last Garden
      Short
      • Henry
      • 2024
    • Mildred's Exotic Meat Emporium (2024)
      Mildred's Exotic Meat Emporium
      Short
      • The Bobby
      • 2024
    • Tabby McTat (2023)
      Tabby McTat
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • Additional Voices (voice)
      • 2023
    • Ameerah Falzon, Bella Ramsey, and Oliver Nelson in Hilda (2018)
      Hilda
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Additional Voices (voice)
      • 2023
    • The Sisters (2023)
      The Sisters
      6.8
      Podcast Series
      • Alfred
      • The Psychiatrist
      • 2023

    Additional Crew



    • Peppa Pig (2004)
      Peppa Pig
      6.3
      TV Series
      • english additional voices
      • 2004

    Soundtrack



    • Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave: Helping Children Learn
      Video
      • performer: "'Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave' Theme Song" (British version) (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Ruff-Ruff Tweet and Dave (2015)
      Ruff-Ruff Tweet and Dave
      7.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "'Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave' Theme Song" (uncredited)
      • 2015

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    The Jungle Book
    Trailer 1:41
    The Jungle Book
    The Jungle Book
    Trailer 1:48
    The Jungle Book
    The Jungle Book
    Trailer 1:41
    The Jungle Book
    The Jungle Book
    Trailer 2:10
    The Jungle Book

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • David's official website
      • Linked-In profile
    • Alternative name
      • Dave Holt
    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • January 6, 1963
      • Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
    • Other works
      Voiced "Oli" in BBC Schools unit: "Watch: Making Books".

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        Often plays characters in a high-pitched childlike voice

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    • How old is David Holt?
      62 years old
    • When was David Holt born?
      January 6, 1963
    • Where was David Holt born?
      Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
    • How tall is David Holt?
      5 feet 11 inches, or 1.80 meters
    • What is David Holt known for?
      Watership Down, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and Angry Kid

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