Ben Forster
Acting
Biography
Ben Forster was a British actor best known for his role as Mr. Perkins between the episodes of the CGI Thomas & Friends DVDs.
Born: January 1, 1958
Place of Birth: London, England
Known For
Thomas & Friends: Whale of a Tale and Other Sodor Adventures
Thomas and Friends have tall tales to tell. A rumor about Toby spreads, as Henry thinks he's got chickenpox. Thomas blames a made up engine, while Toad spots a stranded whale. Featuring the episodes: Toad and the Whale, Who's Geoffrey?, The Truth About Toby, Lost Property and Henry Spots Trouble.
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas
Thomas and his friends are charged up and ready to Go Go! Thomas shows Gordon that being quick is as useful as being strong, while Flynn the fire engine learns to put his pride aside and race to the rescue. Thomas causes some trouble on the tracks trying to be a model engine for a new photographer, while Spencer's on the move, ignoring warnings about electric engine Stafford's battery. Thomas pumps his pistons to Misty Island to help fix Ol' Wheezy. Will the number one blue engine be on track and on time? Ready, Set... Go, Go Thomas! Features the episodes: Express Coming Through, Race to the Rescue, Flash Bang Wallop!, Welcome Stafford & Ol' Wheezy Wobbles.
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
Through mud, garbage, and muck, Thomas and his engine friends show that being really Useful can be a dirty job! See James turn into the Really Muddy Engine, and Thomas get showered with rubbish. Watch Peter Sam make a big mess trying to keep things on track, as Thomas creates chaos with the crows and much, much more. Join Thomas and the Steam Team as they make the best of the mess in these exciting muddy and mucky adventures! Episodes include: Muddy Matters, Thomas and the Rubbish Train (retitled Thomas and the Garbage Train in the US), Don't Bother Victor!, Whiff's Wish and Thomas Toots the Crows.
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations
The engines on the Island of Sodor find themselves in some sticky and slippery situations! Thomas and Butch are stuck in a bind when they don't fully listen to directions. Spencer gets lost in the fog but learns he can actually be Spencer the Helpful. Gordon must swallow his pride after dropping the Lion of Sodor in the mucky, muddy river and Edward shows Charlie there's a time to be Really Fun and a time to be Really Useful. All aboard for fun-filled tales as friends help each other through all kinds of sticky situations!
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!
Even when it's wet outside you can still have plenty of fun, especially when you share your adventures with Thomas and his friends! Grab your galoshes (wellies in the UK release, gumboots in the Australian release) and join the team as they prepare for rainy day visits and soapy spills, and then get unstuck from a snowy situation in this collection of stories from the Island of Sodor.
Chef
Sharp knives and even sharper tongues! Meet Britain's finest, most short-fused chef, Gareth Balckstock.
The Basil Brush Show
The Basil Brush Show was a British children's television sitcom series, starring the glove puppet fox, Basil Brush. It was produced for six series by The Foundation, airing on CBBC from 4 October 2002 to 21 December 2007. The show is a spin-off from the original 1960's/1970's BBC television series, but without any of the original cast.
Heartbeat
Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.
Playhouse
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
School's in session and there are important lessons to be learned on the Island of Sodor. Diesel gets a hero's welcome when he makes a Really Useful delivery to the schoolhouse. Percy gets a lesson in responsibility after he runs into trouble trying to be like the bigger engines! Henry gets trained in how to handle health and safety emergencies, while Hiro teaches Thomas about his happy homeland. Join the Steam Team for a bright journey to the Head of the Class!
Filmography
as Mr. Perkins (voice)
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins (voice)
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Mr. Perkins
as Inland Revenue Man
as Mr. Coleman
as Toby
as Arnold Merriweather
as "Tug" Wilson
as Boy on Undercliff
as Maurice
as 'Tug' Wilson