Simon Shelton
Simon Shelton (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018), also known as Simon Barnes,[1] was a British actor. He was best known for playing Dark Knight in the Incredible Games, and Tinky Winky in the BBC children's show Teletubbies.
Simon Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1966 Shepherd's Bush, London England |
| Died | 17 January 2018 (aged 52) Liverpool, England |
| Cause of death | Hypothermia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Playing Dark Knight in Incredible Games (1994–1995) and Tinky Winky in Teletubbies (1999–2001). |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Robbins |
Early life
Shelton was born on 13 January 1966 in Shepherd's Bush, London.
Career
Shelton played Dark Knight in Incredible Games from 1994 to 1995. Simon played Tinky Winky in the BBC children's show Teletubbies.[2][1] He replaced the original actor Dave Thompson who was asked to leave the show in July 1997.[3]
Personal life
Shelton was married to Emma Robbins,[4] had three children, and lived in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.[1] He was the uncle of The Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack.[1]
He died on 17 January 2018.[1]
References
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- ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
- ↑ "Tantrums in Teletubbyland as Tinky Winky gets the elbow" (in en-GB). The Independent. 1997-07-27. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/tantrums-in-teletubbyland-as-tinky-winky-gets-the-elbow-1252775.html. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
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