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| Born | (1966-01-13)13 January 1966 Shepherd's Bush, England |
| Died | 17 January 2018(2018-01-17) (aged 52) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Playing Dark Knight in Incredible Games (1994–1995) |
Simon Shelton (13 January 1966 – 17 January 2018) was a British actor best known for playing Dark Knight in the Incredible Games, and Tinky Winky in the BBC children's show Teletubbies.
Early life
Shelton was born on 13 January 1966 in Shepherd's Bush.
Career
Shelton played Dark Knight in Incredible Games from 1994 to 1995. Simon played Tinky Winky in the BBC children's show Teletubbies. He replaced the original actor Dave Thompson who was fired from the role in July 1997.
Personal life
Shleton had three children, and lived in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
He died on 17 January 2018.
References
- "The Teletubbies unmasked! The people behind the iconic children's TV characters". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Tinky Winky actor dies aged 52". 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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