Dave Thompson (comedian)

Born

David Thompson

(1959-06-30) 30 June 1959 (age 66)

Bristol, England

Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian, writer

Yearsactive1979–present

Notable workTeletubbies

Dave Thompson
Dave Thompson performing at Downstairs at the Kings Head, a stand-up comedy venue in Crouch End, North London
Born	David Thompson (1959-06-30) 30 June 1959 (age 66) Bristol, England
Occupation(s)	Actor, stand-up comedian, writer
Years active	1979–present
Notable work	Teletubbies
Website	www.davethompson.org.uk

David Thompson (born 30 June 1959) is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer. He performed as Tinky Winky in the children's television series, Teletubbies, but was removed from the show after 70 episodes. He was told in a letter that his "interpretation of the role was not acceptable".^[1][2]

Thompson recounted bursting into tears upon learning the news of his termination. In interviews, he supposed that the dubbing of his voice, unlike the other actors, was an indication of dissatisfaction over his performance.^[3]

Thompson later appeared in the 2000 Ben Elton film Maybe Baby as Dave the Comedian/Mrs. Furblob. He also appeared in Harry Hill's live tour Hooves as the minor characters of the Horse, the ballboy and the Greek man who grabs Harry's neck. Thompson also made appearances in each night of Hill's Hooves tour.