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Toby Philpott

ActorBorn February 14, 1947 (78 years)
Toby Philpott is an English puppeteer best known for his work in motion picture animatronics during the 1980s in such films as The Dark Crystal and Return of the Jedi. Born into a family of entertainers, Philpott dropped out of school and traveled the world during the 1960s, squatting in various locations and surviving off money he earned from his work as a street performer, which included juggling, fire eating, magic shows, clowning and acrobatics. He began his film career after Jim Henson personally selected Philpott to work on the 1982 fantasy film The Dark Crystal, in which he worked side-by-side with Henson.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Labyrinth
  • The Dark Crystal

Known For

  • Dornröschen

Filmography

2024
Jim Henson: Idea Man · as Garthim
2019
2004
Dornröschen · as Toby
1989
The Tall Guy · as 'elephant' Chorus
1986
Labyrinth · as Firey 1
1983
1982
The Dark Crystal · as Mystic Alchemist (performer)

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