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Oliver Postgate

Biography

Oliver Postgate

Actor Writer Creator Director

Born
April 12, 1925
Age at death
83 years old
Place of birth
Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK
Years active
1959 – 2023
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34

Credits

5

Movies

10

TV series

65

Years active

0

Awards won

The life and career of Oliver Postgate

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An original, in-depth guide to Oliver Postgate is being written and fact-checked. In the meantime, all details, cast and streaming options are listed on this page.

Career timeline

  1. 1925 · Born

    Born in Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK

  2. 1959 · Screen debut

    Noggin the Nog (TV)

  3. 1959 · Breakthrough

    Ivor The Engine (TV)

  4. 1974 · Directing debut

    Bagpuss (TV)

  5. 2006 · First production

    The Complete Ivor the Engine (Movie)

  6. 2008 · Died

    December 8, 2008

  7. 2023 · Latest release

    Clangers: Complete Collection (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Animation14
  • Family9
  • Kids4
  • Music1
  • Drama1
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy1
Most popular title Ivor the Engine 1976 7.0

Known for

Bagpuss (1974) poster TV

Bagpuss

Narrator / Bagpuss / Professor Yaffle / Mice

Filmography

  1. — The Pingwings Upcoming TV
  2. 2023 Clangers: Complete Collection as Narrator (Voice) Movie
  3. 2009 Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley as Bagpus (voice) Movie
  4. 2006 The Complete Ivor the Engine as Narrator / All Movie
  5. 2005 The Complete Bagpuss as Narrator / All Voices Movie
  6. 1986 Tottie: The Doll's Wish as Narrator TV
  7. 1984 Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House as Narrator, Mr. Plantagenet (voice) TV
  8. 1976 Ivor the Engine TV
  9. 1974 Vote for Froglet as Narrator (voice) Movie
  10. 1974 Bagpuss as Narrator / Bagpuss / Professor Yaffle / Mice TV
  11. 1969 Clangers as Narrator (voice) TV
  12. 1960 The Seal of Neptune as Narrator TV
  13. 1959 Ivor The Engine as Narrator (voice) TV
  14. 1959 Noggin the Nog as Narrator TV
  1. — The Pingwings Upcoming TV
  2. 2023 Clangers: Complete Collection Movie
  3. 1986 Tottie: The Doll's Wish TV
  4. 1984 Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House TV
  5. 1976 Ivor the Engine TV
  6. 1974 Vote for Froglet Movie
  7. 1974 Bagpuss TV
  8. 1969 Clangers TV
  9. 1965 Pogles' Wood TV
  10. 1960 The Seal of Neptune TV
  11. 1959 Ivor The Engine TV
  12. 1959 Noggin the Nog TV
  1. 1986 Tottie: The Doll's Wish TV
  2. 1984 Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House TV
  3. 1974 Bagpuss TV
  1. 2023 Clangers: Complete Collection Movie
  2. 2006 The Complete Ivor the Engine Movie
  3. 1974 Bagpuss TV
  1. 2006 The Complete Ivor the Engine Movie
  1. 1974 Vote for Froglet Movie

Quick facts

When did Oliver Postgate die?

Oliver Postgate died on December 8, 2008 at the age of 83.

Where was Oliver Postgate born?

Oliver Postgate was born in Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK.

What was Oliver Postgate’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Oliver Postgate is Noggin the Nog (1959).

How many movies and series has Oliver Postgate made?

Our catalogue lists 15 titles for Oliver Postgate: 5 movies and 10 TV series.

Also born on April 12

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