Justin Fletcher Biography
Justin Fletcher is an English actor, comedian, singer, and TV presenter. He is featured on the BBC preschool channel CBeebies. Additionally, he is Proficient in slapstick comedy, and he engages in diverse roles, often of his own creation. Notably, he dedicates his talents to working with children with special educational needs through his program Something Special. Fletcher is also recognized for his portrayal of the comedic character Mr Tumble.
Justin Fletcher Age| Birthday
How old is Fletcher? He is 53 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 15, 1970, in Reading, Berkshire, England.
Justin Fletcher Education
Fletcher attended Guildford School of Acting a drama school in Guildford, Surrey, England
Justin Fletcher Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
Justin Fletcher Family
Fletcher was born in Reading, Berkshire, the son of songwriter Guy Fletcher. He has three sisters and one brother.
Justin Fletcher Wife|Married
Fletcher likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Justin Fletcher Children| kids
Fletcher likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he has children or not. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Justin Fletcher Career
Fletcher was inspired by watching Phillip Schofield in the BBC One broom cupboard alongside Gordon the Gopher and found his calling in children’s television. Encouraged by Schofield, he created a showreel named Justin Time, featuring two distinct characters: Anna Conda, a nearsighted reptile-house warden, and Arthur Sleep, a regional newsreader with a penchant for nodding off anywhere. These characters later became part of his CBeebies show Gigglebiz. Fletcher’s first TV venture was Fun Song Factory for GMTV, followed by involvement in Tikkabilla, leading to the creation of Higgledy House and the popular Mr Tumble.
Fletcher lent his voice to various characters in shows like Tweenies, Finley the Fire Engine, and CBeebies’ Boo!, and had additional roles in Todd World, Shaun the Sheep, and Timmy Time. In 2006, he joined CBeebies as a presenter and departed in 2007. He produced Something Special through his production company, presenting and signing in Makaton. CBeebies aired three pilots by Fletcher in November 2008—Humphrey the Painter, Gigglebiz, and Captain Adorable—with Gigglebiz chosen for a full series starting September 2009.
Fletcher’s voice-over work extended to CBBC, including voicing Harold from Thomas the Tank Engine. He served as a continuity presenter for CBeebies’ links and participated in the CBeebies radio station until it transitioned to BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2011. Fletcher ventured into educational content, appearing in the Bee Bright series of DVDs and occasionally featuring in The Hollies School. In October 2011, CBeebies introduced Justin’s House, a live-recorded show set in Justin’s fictional house, featuring Fletcher, Steven Kynman as “Robert the Robot,” and Jane Deane as “Dee Livery.”
More Information
Fletcher took on his initial full-time presenting role in 1998, hosting the Fun Song Factory for the GMTV series for a year. He later returned to the show in 2004, contributing as the voice of Ozzy. Fletcher showcased his singing prowess by performing multiple songs, including the theme tune, for the stop-motion animated children’s series Tom and Vicky. Fletcher released a DVD titled Let’s Sing Nursery Rhymes with Justin Fletcher.
In the CITV channel program Jim Jam and Sunny, he lends his voice to both Jim Jam and Slim, the timid giraffe. Fletcher’s voice can be heard on various platforms, including the VTech Alphabet Desk, Turn and Learn Driver, Bob the Builder phones, the children’s train ride at Animal Farm Country Park near Burnham-on-Sea, and several Crick Software titles. From December 2009 to January 2010, Fletcher portrayed Buttons in Cinderella at the Capitol Theatre in Horsham, West Sussex. Subsequent pantomime roles include playing Josh the Jester in Sleeping Beauty at The Hexagon Theatre in Reading, Berkshire, and Wishy Washy in Aladdin at the Hexagon Theatre in Reading from December 2010 to January 2011 and December 2011 to January 2012, respectively.
More Work
Fletcher has continued to grace the Hexagon Theatre stage in various pantomimes, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, and the 2022 production of Jack and the Beanstalk. He also participates in festivals like Camp Bestival in Dorset, entertaining children. As a patron for the Bournemouth-based performing arts school Stagewise, Fletcher remains dedicated to supporting the arts. His debut album, Hands Up the Album, achieved the 16th position on the UK Albums Chart on 11 March 2012. Following this success, he released his second album, Best Friends, in March 2013, and his third album, Just Party, in January 2015. On 12 September 2015, Fletcher participated in Pointless Celebrities, bowing out in the second round. Additionally, he hosted the daily radio show Justin’s Word on Fun Kids on weekdays from 9 am to 10 am.
Films and Television Shows
Films
- Fun Song Factory
- Tweenies
- Legoland (video game)
- Frogger 2: Swampy’s Revenge
- Chicken Run (video game)
- Tikkabilla
- Boo!
- CBeebies on BBC Radio 7
- Higgledy House
- Make Way for Noddy
- Something Special
- CBeebies
- ToddWorld
- CBeebies Springwatch
- Jim Jam and Sunny
- Shaun the Sheep
- Famous 5: On the Case
- Finley the Fire Engine
- Green Balloon Club
- Gigglebiz
- Timmy Time
- Jollywobbles
- Olly the Little White Van
- Justin’s House
- Shaun the Sheep Movie
- Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
- Twelfth Night!
Awards and Nominations
Fletcher was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to “children’s broadcasting and the voluntary sector”.
- BAFTA Children’s Awards 2007 (Nominated as Best Presenter for Something Special)
- BAFTA Children’s Awards 2008 (Awarded Best Presenter for Something Special)
- BAFTA Children Awards 2009 (Awarded Best Presenter for Something Special and Bee Bright)
- BAFTA Children’s Awards 2010 (Awarded Best Presenter for Something Special (Nominated Best Performer for Gigglebiz)
- BAFTA Children’s Awards 2011 (Nominated Best Presenter for Something Special)
- BAFTA Children’s Awards 2012 (Awarded the Flynn Rossiter Award for entertainment)
Justin Fletcher Salary|Net Worth
Fletcher has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about Fletcher
Who is Fletcher?
Justin Fletcher is an English actor, comedian, singer, and TV presenter. He is featured on the BBC preschool channel CBeebies. Additionally, he is Proficient in slapstick comedy, and he engages in diverse roles, often of his own creation. Notably, he dedicates his talents to working with children with special educational needs through his program Something Special. Fletcher is also recognized for his portrayal of the comedic character Mr Tumble.
Is Fletcher Married?
Fletcher likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Where does Fletcher Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.
