Role Actor Name Edward Hibbert | Website www.EdwardHibbert.com Years active 1977–present Parents Geoffrey Hibbert | |
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Movies and TV shows Similar People Harriet Sansom Harris, Patrick Kerr, Tom McGowan, David Hyde Pierce, Dan Butler | ||
Edward Hibbert: "Prince Sparkle Eyes" and RADA
Edward Hibbert & Cherry Jones
Edward Hibbert (born 9 September 1955) is an Anglo-American actor and literary agent. He played Gil Chesterton in the TV series Frasier. He also voiced Zazu in both The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and The Lion King 1½, replacing Rowan Atkinson.
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- Edward Hibbert Prince Sparkle Eyes and RADA
- Edward Hibbert Cherry Jones
- Early life
- Acting career
- Literary work
- Filmography
- References
Early life
Hibbert was born on Long Island, New York, the son of actor Geoffrey Hibbert. He has one sister. He was brought up in Britain, where he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He returned to the U.S. in the mid-1980s.
Acting career
Hibbert had a starring role as Faulconbridge in the BBC's production of The Life and Death of King John, published in 1984. He has appeared on Broadway and in major regional theatre productions, worked in television as a series regular and guest star and also had roles in major films. In 1993 he won an Obie Award for his co-starring role of “Sterling” in Paul Rudnick’s Jeffrey. His “Frederick Fellows/Philip Brent” in the National Theatre revival of Noises Off (presented at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre) was called “delightfully discombobulated” by one reviewer. Hibbert was in the Broadway musicals The Drowsy Chaperone and the 2007 premiere of Curtains (which reunited him with his Frasier co-star David Hyde Pierce). He appeared on Broadway as “Mr. Praed” (the architect) in Roundabout Theatre’s 2010 production of Mrs. Warren’s Profession starring Cherry Jones. He appeared on Broadway in the new musical It Shoulda Been You in 2015, again working with David Hyde Pierce, this time with Pierce as the director.
He guest-starred on TV shows including Cosby, Murder, She Wrote and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit but is probably best known for his recurring role on Frasier as Gil Chesterton, KACL's haughty, effeminate restaurant critic.
As a voice actor, Hibbert has been the voice of Evil the Cat on the Earthworm Jim TV series, and the voice of Zazu in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and in The Lion King 1½. His appearances in films include The Prestige, Taking Woodstock, and The First Wives Club.
Literary work
He is also a literary agent and a partner in the literary agency Donadio & Olson, Inc. He has authors Chuck Palahniuk, Christopher Bram, Steven DeRosa, and Ed Sikov among his clients and has also represented film rights for Fight Club and Gods and Monsters plus others.
Filmography
Actor
2019
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
Milton Vance
- Two-Faced (2019) - Milton Vance
2019
Grace and Frankie (TV Series) as
Laramie
- The Ceremony (2019) - Laramie
2018
Mary Poppins Returns as
Parrot Umbrella (voice)
2017
Search Party (TV Series) as
Bing
- Hysteria (2017) - Bing
- Paralysis (2017) - Bing
2017
The Wilde Wedding as
TV Host
2016
Youth in Oregon as
Audubon Expert (voice)
2016
2 Broke Girls (TV Series) as
Bernard
- And the Coming Out Party (2016) - Bernard
2015
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Fallen Empire (Video Game) as
Lt. Talos Drellik (voice)
2014
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Shadow of Revan (Video Game) as
Lieutenant Talos Drellik (voice, as Edward Hibbard)
2014
James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty as
Sir John Holker (voice)
2014
Hot in Cleveland (TV Series) as
Collin Brett
- Bucket: We're Going to New York (2014) - Collin Brett
2013
Ambassadors (TV Mini Series) as
Equerry
- The Prince's Trousers (2013) - Equerry
2013
Partners (TV Series) as
British Lyle
- Troubled Waters (2013) - British Lyle
2013
Smash (TV Series) as
Critical Previewer
- Opening Night (2013) - Critical Previewer
2013
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Rise of the Hutt Cartel (Video Game) as
Lt. Talos Drellik (voice, as Edward Hibbard)
2013
Bubble Guppies (TV Series)
- Triple Track Train Race (2013)
2011
Star Wars: The Old Republic (Video Game) as
Lt. Talos Drellik / Additional Voices (voice)
2010
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Nigel Prestwick
- Shadow (2010) - Nigel Prestwick
2009
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell as
Professor
2009
Taking Woodstock as
British Gentleman
2007
Anamorph as
Gallery Owner
2006
Gilmore Girls (TV Series) as
Randall Farber
- Merry Fisticuffs (2006) - Randall Farber
2006
The Prestige as
Ackerman
2005
The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series) as
The Wizard
- Once Upon a Mattress (2005) - The Wizard
2005
Once Upon a Mattress (TV Movie) as
The Wizard
2005
Starved (TV Series) as
Harold
- Viva La Cucaracha (2005) - Harold
- Please Release Me, Let Me Go (2005) - Harold
2005
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (TV Movie) as
Stage Manager (uncredited)
2004
A Different Loyalty as
Sir Michael Strickland
1994
Frasier (TV Series) as
Gil Chesterton
- Goodnight, Seattle: Part 2 (2004) - Gil Chesterton
- Goodnight, Seattle: Part 1 (2004) - Gil Chesterton (uncredited)
- Frasier-Lite (2004) - Gil Chesterton
- The Doctor Is Out (2003) - Gil Chesterton
- A New Position for Roz (2003) - Gil Chesterton
- The Harassed (2003) - Gil Chesterton
- Bristle While You Work (2002) - Gil Chesterton
- Forgotten But Not Gone (2001) - Gil Chesterton
- Frasier's Edge (2001) - Gil Chesterton
- They're Playing Our Song (2000) - Gil Chesterton
- The Fight Before Christmas (1999) - Gil Chesterton
- Everyone's a Critic (1999) - Gil Chesterton
- The Show Where Woody Shows Up (1999) - Gil Chesterton
- Good Grief (1998) - Gil Chesterton
- Sweet Dreams (1998) - Gil Chesterton
- The Perfect Guy (1998) - Gil Chesterton
- The Zoo Story (1998) - Gil Chesterton
- Halloween (1997) - Gil Chesterton
- Ham Radio (1997) - Gil Chesterton
- The Impossible Dream (1996) - Gil Chesterton
- The Two Mrs. Cranes (1996) - Gil Chesterton
- Where There's Smoke, There's Fired (1996) - Gil Chesterton
- Frasier Grinch (1995) - Gil Chesterton
- Sleeping with the Enemy (1995) - Gil Chesterton
- She's the Boss (1995) - Gil Chesterton
- The Innkeepers (1995) - Gil Chesterton
- Roz in the Doghouse (1995) - Gil Chesterton
- Slow Tango in South Seattle (1994) - Gil Chesterton
- Frasier Crane's Day Off (1994) - Gil Chesterton
2004
Fakers as
Gordon Fisher
2004
The Lion King 1½ (Video) as
Zazu (voice)
2004
Who Wants to Be King of the Jungle (Video Game) as
Zazu (voice)
2003
All My Children (TV Series) as
Funeral Director / Mr. Flowers, Funeral Director
- Episode #1.8724 (2003) - Funeral Director
- Episode #1.8723 (2003) - Mr. Flowers, Funeral Director
2003
Uptown Girls as
Christies' Rep
2003
My Big Fat Greek Life (TV Series) as
Concierge
- Big Night (2003) - Concierge
2002
Dummy as
Unemployed Actor
2001
Friends and Family as
Richard Grayson
2000
It Had to Be You as
Stanley (uncredited)
1996
Timon & Pumbaa (TV Series) as
Zazu
- Escape from Newark/Truth Be Told (1999) - Zazu (voice)
- I Think I Canada/Zazu's Off Day Off (1996) - Zazu (voice)
1998
Fantasy Island (TV Series) as
Harry
- Heroes (1999) - Harry
- The Real Thing (1999) - Harry
- Innocent (1999) - Harry
- Let Go (1998) - Harry
- Wishboned (1998) - Harry
- Handymen (1998) - Harry
- Dreams (1998) - Harry
- Estrogen (1998) - Harry
- Secret Self (1998) - Harry
- Dying to Dance (1998) - Harry
- We're Not Worthy (1998) - Harry
- Superfriends (1998) - Harry
- Pilot (1998) - Harry
1998
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (Video) as
Zazu (voice)
1997
Caroline in the City (TV Series) as
Mr. Rudolph
- Caroline and the Desperate Cat (1997) - Mr. Rudolph
1997
Hudson River Blues as
Yago
1995
Earthworm Jim (TV Series short) as
Evil the Cat
- Lounge Day's Journey Into Night (1996) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Evil in Love (1996) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Opposites Attack! (1996) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- The Origin of Peter Puppy (1996) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Queen What's Her Name (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Bring Me the Head of Earthworm Jim (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- The Great Secret of the Universe (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Trout! (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- The Egg Beater (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Sword of Righteousness (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Conqueror Worm (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Day of the Fish (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Assault and Battery (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- The Book of Doom (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
- Sidekicked (1995) - Evil the Cat (voice)
1996
Cosby (TV Series) as
Art teacher
- No Nudes Is Good Nudes (1996) - Art teacher
1996
The First Wives Club as
Maurice
1996
Loch Ness as
Cameo appearance (scientist) (uncredited)
1996
Everyone Says I Love You as
Harry Winston Salesman
1995
Married... with Children (TV Series) as
Dr. Richelieu
- Love Conquers Al (1995) - Dr. Richelieu
1995
Mad About You (TV Series) as
Maitre D'
- Up in Smoke (1995) - Maitre D'
1995
The Nanny (TV Series) as
Claude
- The Chatterbox (1995) - Claude
1995
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (TV Series) as
Hubert Lombard
- All About Bree (1995) - Hubert Lombard
1994
California Dreams (TV Series) as
Mr. Berle
- Winkle/Wicks World (1994) - Mr. Berle
1994
Undercover (TV Movie) as
Bramley Kahn
1994
The Paper as
Jerry
1994
The John Larroquette Show (TV Series) as
Winston
- Another Average Night (1994) - Winston
1994
Dave's World (TV Series) as
Owner
- Four Characters in Search of a Ring (1994) - Owner
1994
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) as
Philip Jovey
- Portrait of Death (1994) - Philip Jovey
1993
Gloria Vane (TV Movie) as
Peter Bentley
1991
Now That It's Morning (Short) as
Binky
1991
The Diamond Brothers (TV Series) as
Sotheby's Assistant
- The Winter House (1991) - Sotheby's Assistant
1988
Sophia and Constance (TV Series) as
Aristocratic Englishman
- Episode #1.3 (1988) - Aristocratic Englishman
1987
Boon (TV Series) as
Freight Agent
- A Fistful of Pesetas (1987) - Freight Agent
1984
The Life and Death of King John (TV Movie) as
Robert Faulconbridge
1983
The Case of the Frightened Lady (TV Movie) as
William Studd
1982
The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana (TV Movie) as
Reporter
1982
Britannia Hospital as
Theatre Surgeon
1981
Thank You, P.G. Wodehouse (TV Movie) as
Freddie / Walderwick
1981
Doctors' Daughters (TV Series) as
Michael Angelo
- Double Your Mummy (1981) - Michael Angelo
1981
Barriers (TV Series) as
Harding
- Episode #1.4 (1981) - Harding
1979
BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series) as
Grunt
- School Play (1979) - Grunt
1977
Just William (TV Series) as
Young Man
- The Great Detective (1977) - Young Man
Soundtrack
2005
The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Once Upon a Mattress (2005) - (performer: "SENSITIVITY", "Nightingale Lullaby")
2000
Frasier (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- They're Playing Our Song (2000) - (performer: "It's a Matter of Taste" - uncredited)
1996
Everyone Says I Love You (performer: "My Baby Just Cares for Me")
Thanks
1998
Gods and Monsters (the producers and director wish to thank)
Self
2020
Stars in the House (TV Series) as
Self
- Curtains Reunion (2020) - Self
2016
Broadway.com #LiveatFive (TV Series) as
Self
- Edward Hibbert (2016) - Self
2014
Showing Up (Documentary) as
Self
2014
Russian Broadway Shut Down (Short) as
British IOC Representative
2010
Theater Talk (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- John Heilpern, John Simon, Edward Hibbert on Terence Rattigan (2011) - Self - Guest
- Mrs. Warren's Profession (2010) - Self - Guest
2006
Working in the Theatre (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Actor
- Production: The Drowsy Chaperone (2006) - Self - Actor
2003
Loose Women (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #4.10 (2003) - Self
2002
Ruby (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 December 2002 (2002) - Self
1999
Ruby (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.11 (1999) - Self
- Episode #3.10 (1999) - Self
1981
Friday Night, Saturday Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #5.4 (1981) - Self
Archive Footage
2013
Theater Talk (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan (2013) - Self - Guest
2004
A Conversation with Art Director Roy Christopher (Video documentary short) as
Gil Chesterton (uncredited)
2004
Bulldog Crazy (Video short) as
Gil Chesterton (uncredited)
2004
The Crane Brothers Remember Season 3 (Video documentary short) as
Gil Chesterton (uncredited)
2004
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (TV Movie) as
Gil Chesterton (uncredited)
References
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