Simon Shelton
British actor (1966–2018)
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Simon Barnes Shelton (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018) was an English actor.
13 January 1966
Simon Shelton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simon Barnes Shelton 13 January 1966 Bethnal Green, London, England |
| Died | 17 January 2018 (aged 52) Liverpool, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–2018 |
| Notable work | Playing Tinky Winky in Teletubbies (1997–2001) |
| Spouse | Emma Robbins |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Emily Atack (niece) |
Biography
Shelton was born in the Bethnal Green area of London on 13 January 1966.[citation needed]
Shelton was best known for his children's television work. He portrayed Tinky Winky on Teletubbies from 1997 to 2001, replacing the original actor Dave Thompson.[1] He also played Dark Knight on the first series of Incredible Games in 1994.[2]
Shelton was married to Emma Robbins. They had three children and lived in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.[2] Shelton's niece is actress Emily Atack.[2]
Shelton had a history of alcoholism.[3] On 17 January 2018, he was found dead in a car park stairwell near the Port of Liverpool Building in Liverpool at the age of 52.[2] His cause of death was hypothermia and he had a high concentration of alcohol in his system.[3]
