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My Take
Bernard Cribbins is, for me, a masterclass in the long game. A career spanning over eight decades is almost unthinkable, yet he sustained it through sheer warmth and versatility, swinging from comedy films to novelty hits to beloved voice work without ever losing his charm. The 2011 OBE felt less like a reward and more like overdue national gratitude. What I admire most is how unpretentious his talent always seemed, the kind of performer who made hard work look effortless. His passing in 2022 closed an extraordinary chapter, but figures like Cribbins leave a warmth in popular culture that simply does not fade.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bernard Cribbins
- Name (Japanese)
- バーナード・クリビンス
- Reading
- ばーなーど・くりびんす
- Born
- December 29, 1928 – July 27, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Oldham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- voice actor / stage actor / film actor / singer / comedian
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.bernardcribbins.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard%20Cribbins
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernard Cribbins born?
December 29, 1928 – July 27, 2022.
Where is Bernard Cribbins from?
Bernard Cribbins is from Oldham, United Kingdom.
What does Bernard Cribbins do?
Bernard Cribbins works as voice actor, stage actor, film actor, singer, comedian.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.