History Creator / BernardCribbins

* ''Film/{{Frenzy}}'' (1972) -- Felix Forsythe

Cribbins' first film appearance was ''Film/TwoWayStretch'' in 1960 and mostly stuck with comedies. In 1963 and '64, he briefly joined the popular ''Film/{{Carry On|series}}'' film series as the leading [[OnlySaneMan straight]] man in ''Film/CarryOnJack'' and ''Film/CarryOnSpying'', which were really successful at the British box office. Two years later, he appeared in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' movie ''Film/DaleksInvasionEarth2150AD'' as Constable Tom Campbell and featured in ''Film/{{She|1965}}'', and appeared in '70s films ''Film/{{Frenzy}}'' and ''Film/TheRailwayChildren''.

Cribbins' first film appearance was ''Two Way Stretch'' in 1960 and mostly stuck with comedies. In 1963 and '64, he briefly joined the popular ''Film/{{Carry On|series}}'' film series as the leading [[OnlySaneMan straight]] man in ''Film/CarryOnJack'' and ''Film/CarryOnSpying'', which were really successful at the British box office. Two years later, he appeared in the ''Series/DoctorWho'' movie ''Film/DaleksInvasionEarth2150AD'' as Constable Tom Campbell and featured in ''Film/{{She|1965}}'', and appeared in '70s films ''Film/{{Frenzy}}'' and ''Film/TheRailwayChildren''.

* ''Film/{{AliceInWonderland|1985}}'' (1985) -- Mock Turtle (voice)

* ''The Further Adventures of Noddy'' (1983 pilot) -- Narrator, Big Ears, and Clockwork Mouse

* ''[[WesternAnimation/NoddysToylandAdventures Noddy Goes To Toyland]]'' (1963 animated short) -- Big Ears, Mr. Tubby Bear

Cribbins made some appearances on television as well, such as ''Series/{{The Avengers|1960s}}'', ''Series/WorzelGummidge'', ''Series/FawltyTowers'', and even had a TV series of his own called ''Cribbins'' on Creator/{{ITV}}. He returned to the world of ''Doctor Who'' in the mid-2000s to portray the grandfather of the Tenth Doctor's companion Donna Noble, before becoming a companion himself (at 81, the oldest in the show's history) in the 2009 Christmas special [Recap/DoctorWhoS30E17E18TheEndOfTime "The End of Time"]], which featured the departure of Creator/DavidTennant from the series.

Cribbins made some appearances on television as well, such as ''Series/{{The Avengers|1960s}}'', ''Series/WorzelGummidge'', ''Series/FawltyTowers'', and even had a TV series of his own called ''Cribbins'' on Creator/{{ITV}}. He returned to the ''Doctor Who'' scene in the mid-2000s to portray the grandfather of the Tenth Doctor's companion and gave a memorable appearance on the 2009 Christmas special on the departure of Creator/DavidTennant from the series.

He passed away on the 28th of July 2022 at the age of 93.

If you aren't familiar with his work, however, you might [[MemeticMutation recognise him]] from some commonly-used ''Doctor Who'' reaction gifs, including [[https://c.tenor.com/APk1Hrxzr9MAAAAC/crying-sobbing.gif one of him crying]] from [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E17E18TheEndOfTime "The End of Time"]], which has been used even in regions where ''Doctor Who'' isn't traditionally broadcast at all.

* Series/FawltyTowers'': episode "[[Recap/FawltyTowersS1E4TheHotelInspectors The Hotel Inspectors]]" (1975) -- Mr. Hutchinson

Cribbins made some appearances on television as well, such as ''Series/TheAvengers1960s'', ''Series/WorzelGummidge'', ''Series/FawltyTowers'', and even had a TV series of his own called ''Cribbins'' on Creator/{{ITV}}. He returned to the ''Doctor Who'' scene in the mid-2000s to portray the grandfather of the Tenth Doctor's companion and gave a memorable appearance on the 2009 Christmas special on the departure of Creator/DavidTennant from the series.

* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Anyone who knows him only for his comedy roles, will be astonished and undoubtedly moved by his heartbreaking performance in the ''Doctor Who'' episodes [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E11TurnLeft "Turn Left"]] and [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E17E18TheEndOfTime "The End of Time"]].

* SacredCow: One of the few things that all differing factions of the ever-divided ''Doctor Who'' fanbase can agree on, is how much they love both the character of Wilf, and Cribbins' performance.

* ''Film/{{CasinoRoyale1967}}'' (1967) -- Taxi Driver

* PlayingAgainstType: ''Doctor Who'' enabled him to play a straight role, contrasting with his frequently more overtly comedic roles.

* PlayingAgainstType: ''Doctor Who''enabled him to play a straight role, contrasting with his frequently more overtly comedic roles.

* PlayingAgainstType: The ''Doctor Who'' episodes [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E11TurnLeft "Turn Left"]] and [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E17E18TheEndOfTime "The End of Time"]] enabled him to give an extremely moving and emotional performance, contrasting with his frequently more light hearted roles.

Cribbins has made some appearances on television as well, such as ''Series/TheAvengers1960s'', ''Series/WorzelGummidge'', ''Series/FawltyTowers'', and even had a TV series of his own called ''Cribbins'' on Creator/{{ITV}}. He returned to the ''Doctor Who'' scene in the mid-2000s to portray the grandfather of the Tenth Doctor's companion and gave a memorable appearance on the 2009 Christmas special on the departure of Creator/DavidTennant from the series.

In the 2010s, Cribbins continued to make brief appearances on television, but mostly sticks to appearing onstage around the UK; young children that watch Creator/CBeebies may have watched his show ''Old Jack's Boat''. He received an OBE in 2011 for his services to drama and received the JM Barrie award in 2014.

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[[caption-width-right:310:''And so, we [[BritsLoveTea 'ad a cuppa tea]]...'']]

If you aren't familiar with his work, however, you might [[MemeticMutation recognise him]] from some [[https://66.media.tumblr.com/fe7d78c57d5841c94407f1dd3367c8be/tumblr_inline_mx7qioTjUV1rvpdg2.gif commonly-used]] ''Doctor Who'' reaction gifs.

* PlayingAgainstType: The ''Doctor Who'' episodes "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E11TurnLeft Turn Left]]" and "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E17E18TheEndOfTime The End of Time]]" enabled him to give an extremely moving and emotional performance, contrasting with his frequently more light hearted roles.

Bernard Cribbins, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever OBE]] (29th December 1928 to 28th July 2022) was a veteran English actor and singer, known for being the voice of ''WesternAnimation/TheWombles'' and for his appearances as Wilfred "Wilf" Mott in ''Series/DoctorWho''.

Bernard Cribbins, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever OBE]] (29th December 1928 to 28th July 2022) was a veteran English actor, known for being the voice of ''WesternAnimation/TheWombles'' and for his appearances as Wilfred Mott in ''Series/DoctorWho''.

He debuted on stage at the West End in 1956 in ''Theatre/TheComedyOfErrors'' and continued in theatre shows for the rest of the '50s, and then released three comedy songs in 1962. They were produced by Music/TheBeatles producer George Martin and were very successful in the UK Singles chart, his last one being "Gossip Calypso" which just about scraped the top 30. The band Music/RightSaidFred (of "I'm Too Sexy" fame) are named after one of his other songs.