Bernard Cribbins

Mr. Cribbins's long career included roles on stage, film and television.

In 1975, Mr. Cribbins appeared in an episode of the comedy series “Fawlty Towers,” starring John Cleese as the hapless manager of a seaside hotel. He had also appeared in a Doctor Who movie, “Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.,” in 1966. What if I attack a Dalek with a paintball gun?!’ Okay, Bernard, in it went!” In addition to dozens of roles in film and television, he recorded the 1960s novelty song “Right Said Fred.” And the stories, as I said before, were wonderful,” he said. And you pull them in.” Mr. Davies wrote that Mr. Cribbins had once “turned up with a suitcase full of props, just in case, including a rubber chicken.” He added, “He’d phone up and say, ‘I’ve got an idea! This period of onstage work broadened into other media, including television and film, for which he became widely known, according to IMDB. In the TV series, which the producer Russell T Davies revived in 2005, Mr. Cribbins played a recurring role as the grandfather of one of the Doctor’s companions, Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Mr. Davies wrote that Mr. Cribbins “loved being in Doctor Who. He said, ‘Children are calling me grandad in the street!’” Mr. Cribbins was born in Oldham, England, just outside Manchester, on Dec. 29, 1928, according to IMDB. After his early stage career, he narrated “The Wombles,” a 1970s animated television program created from a series of books about underground creatures, and joined the cast of the science-fiction TV series “Doctor Who” from 2007 to 2010. In one of his more than 100 readings, of “ The Wizard of Oz” in 1970, Mr. Cribbins infused the voices of Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard and other characters with a full dramatic repertoire of whispers, tremors and shrieks. When he was awarded a BAFTA Special Award in 2009, he grew serious in an interview when asked about the hugely popular “Jackanory” and how it had influenced young audiences.

Bernard Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy "Carry On" comedies to children's television and "Doctor Who ...

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Bernard Cribbins, British actor known for Doctor Who, is dead at age 93. Russell T. Davies paid tribute to his work across over 40 years of 'Doctor Who.

Cribbins will be remembered by a generation for being the narrator of the children’s show The Wombles from 1973 to 1975. In 2011, Cribbins was recognized for his contributions to drama, receiving an Order of the British Empire as part of the Queen’s birthday honors. British performer Bernard Cribbins has died at age 93, according to a statement from his agent.

Bernard Cribbins, adored for his role as the wonderful grandfather of Doctor Who companion Donna Noble, Wilfred Mott, has died, Variety reports.

But Cribbins will forever be remembered for his time on Doctor Who—first, decades ago when he played police officer Tom Campbell, a companion to Peter Cushing’s Dr. Who in the big screen movie Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. at the height of “Dalekmania” in the 1960s. And what an actor. Oh, really though, what a wonderful actor.

British actor Bernard Cribbins, who played Wilfred 'Wilf' Mott, grandfather of Catherine Tate's Donna on 'Doctor Who,' has died at 93.

Across the pond, Cribbins was a legend of children’s programming. A legend has left the world.” A love story for the ages.

LONDON (AP) - Bernard Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children's television ...

Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children's television and “Doctor Who,” has died. Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children's television and “Doctor Who,” has died. Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children's television and “Doctor Who,” has died. Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children's television and “Doctor Who,” has died. Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children's television and “Doctor Who,” has died. Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children's television and “Doctor Who,” has died.

Agent Gavin Barker Associates announced the news, though no official cause of death has been disclosed. “Bernard's contribution to British entertainment is ...

A legend has left the world.” A love story for the ages," Davies gushed. “Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,” the statement said.

Bernard Cribbins, the beloved narrator of 1970s British children's show “The Wombles” and actor on “Doctor Who,” has died. He was 93.

He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.” The actor in 2009 was the recipient of a Special Award at the British Academy Children’s Awards. The honor was presented by his former “Doctor Who” co-star Tate. Cribbins was later appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s 2011 Birthday Honors list, for services to drama. Oh, really though, what a wonderful actor.” Cribbins’ recent work included a couple of 2022 podcasts: “Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films” and “The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories.” I love him.” And what an actor.

Cribbins' agent, Gavin Barker Associates, confirmed the news with Deadline in a statement.

The statement continued: “Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question. “Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93. Bernard Cribbins, the veteran British actor who narrated The Wombles and starred in the popular film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died.

The acting legend was best known for playing 'Doctor Who' character Wilfred Mott - the grandfather of regular companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) and a ...

Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins, best known for his role in "Doctor Who" and "The Railway Children," died at the age of 93, his agent said.

A legend has left the world.” Former “Doctor Who” showrunner Russel T. Davies led tributes, writing, “I’m so lucky to have known him. “Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,” the statement continued.

Beloved British actor Bernard Cribbins, known for his role as Wilfred Mott in Doctor Who, has passed away at the age of 93.

Cribbins' career spanned over seven decades and featured many outstanding roles in film, television, and on the stage. In a statement made to Deadline, Cribbins’ agent confirmed his death: “Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93. Beloved British actor Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93.

The beloved British actor had a storied career that included one of the most memorable arcs in Doctor Who history, which included the end of David Tennant's ...

Cribbins makes himself small, aware of his insignificance in the cosmos, and believing the alien in front of him to be more important. In this season, The Doctor was accompanied by Donna Noble (Catherine Tate), a brassy and opinionated Londoner who often kept the Doctor on his toes and at a loss for words. While The Doctor always was in danger of turning sour thanks to his age, Wilfred had seen much, and still remained resolute in his kindness. In season 4, The Doctor was played by fan-favorite actor David Tennant, who would end his tenure as the Tenth Doctor shortly afterward after the season in a series of special episodes. This was a pretty remarkable thing in and of itself — even rebooted Doctor Who was a bit odd and hokey for mid-’00s U.S. airwaves, operating with different sensibilities and rhythms than American science fiction. The next will be played by Ncuti Gatwa, the first Black actor in the role.)