Chris Wiggins
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 13, 1930 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
- Died
- February 19, 2017
- Active Years
- 1954–2010 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 91 credits in database
Biography
Chris Wiggins was an English actor born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on January 13, 1930, and he died on February 19, 2017, at the age of 87. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a banker in his home country. In 1952, he moved to Canada. Wiggins is recognized for his role as Jack Marshak on the syndicated television horror show Friday the 13th: The Series, which ran from 1987 to 1990. Another well known role of his was Johann Robinson, also known as Father, on Swiss Family Robinson. In 1969, he won a Canadian Film Award for Best Actor for his role in The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar. In addition to his television and film work, he was a popular radio actor.
Career overview
Chris Wiggins was an English actor born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on January 13, 1930. Before beginning his acting career, he started out as a banker in his home country. In 1952, he moved to Canada, where he pursued his acting work. Throughout his career, Wiggins established himself in television, film, and radio acting, accumulating 85 known acting credits.
Wiggins is recognized for several prominent television roles. He played Jack Marshak, described as the benevolent and resourceful expert on the occult, in the syndicated television horror series Friday the 13th: The Series, which ran from 1987 to 1990. Another well known role in his television career was Johann Robinson, also known as Father, on Swiss Family Robinson. In addition to these projects, his filmography includes appearances in Disneyland, Redwall, and The Littlest Hobo.
In 1969, Wiggins won a Canadian Film Award for best actor for his role in The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar. Alongside his screen work, he was also a popular radio actor. Wiggins passed away at the age of 87 on February 19, 2017.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010) as Cornelius (voice)
- Our Fathers (2005) as Angelo's Old Priest
- Four Minutes (2005) as Burnett
- ReGenesis (2004) as Vascily Popov
- The Piano Man's Daughter (2003) as James Kilworth
- Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001) as Mr. Collie (voice)
- Redwall: The Movie (2000) as Abbot Mortimer (voice)
- Redwall (1999) as Abbott Mortimer (voice)
- Babar: King of the Elephants (1999) as Cornelius
- Little Men (1998) as Dr. Thomas Welch
- Birdz (1998) as Officer Pidgeon (voice)
- The Windsor Protocol (1998) as Sir Charles Ferguson
- Evidence of Blood (1998) as Horace Talbott
- The Defenders: Taking the First (1998)
- Thunder Point (1998) as Charles Ferguson
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Tim O'Malley
- Franklin (1997) as Mr. Groundhog (voice)
- Pippi Longstocking (1997) as Fridolf
- Star Wars: Droids - The Pirates and the Prince (1997) as Mon Julpa
- Kids for Character (1996) as Cornelius(voice)
- Sins of Silence (1996) as Father Flannigan
- The NeverEnding Story (1995) as Mr. Correander (voice)
- Black Fox: The Price of Peace (1995) as Ralph Holtz
- Black Fox (1995) as Ralph Holtz
- Butterbox Babies (1995) as Senator Danver
- Voices (1995) as Angus Fergusson
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Mike West
- A Cry in the Night (1992) as Clyde
- Rupert (1991) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Rupert (1991) as Bill Bottles / Additional Voices (voice)
- Mark Twain and Me (1991) as Captain
- Married to It (1991) as Dave
- Divided Loyalties (1990) as Sir William Johnson
- Babar (1989) as Cornelius (voice)
- Babar: The Movie (1989) as Cornelius
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as Jack Marshak
- Dinosaucers (1987) as Dimetro (voice)
- The Liberators (1987) as Marchand de farine
- Adderly (1986)
- Spearfield's Daughter (1986) as Sylvester Spearfield
- Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986) as Great Wishing Star (voice)
- The Care Bears (1985) as No Heart (voice)
- Night Heat (1985)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as Mon Julpa (voice)
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1985) as Alderman
- The Bay Boy (1984) as Chief Charlie McInnes
- Rock & Rule (1983) as Toad (voice)
- A Case of Libel (1983) as Col. Douglas
- American Playhouse (1982) as Victor Adams
- American Playhouse (1982) as Colonel Douglas
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Alderman
- Shock-Trauma (1982) as Dr. McCall
- Mazes and Monsters (1982) as King
- Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper (1981) as John Sheardon
- Virus (1980) as Dr. Borodinov
- Easter Fever (1980) as Santa Claus (voice)
- Fish Hawk (1980) as Marcus Boggs
- The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog (1980) as Dr. Vic Walker
- The Littlest Hobo (1979) as Ed Thompson
- A Man Called Intrepid (1979) as Heisenberg
- Murder by Decree (1979) as Dr. Hardy
- An American Christmas Carol (1979) as Nathaniel Brewster
- L'Homme en colère (1979) as MacKenzie
- Riel (1979) as General Frederick Dobson Middleton
- Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet (1979) as Pa Spademinder (voice)
- High-Ballin' (1978) as King Caroll
- The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978) as B.L. Zebub (voice)
- Welcome to Blood City (1977) as Gellor
- A Cosmic Christmas (1977) as Mayor (voice)
- Why Shoot the Teacher? (1977) as Lyle Bishop
- Tom Sawyer (1976) as Lawyer
- Swiss Family Robinson (1974) as Johann Robinson
- The National Dream (1974) as Donald Smith
- The Neptune Factor (1973) as Capt. Williams
- King of the Grizzlies (1970) as The Colonel
- The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969) as Emery Prometer
- Spider-Man (1967) as Police officer / Director / Mysterio (voice) (uncredited)
- The Marvel Super Heroes (1966) as Thor (Dr. Donald Blake) (voice)
- Rocket Robin Hood (1966) as Will Scarlet / Infinata / Baron Blank (voice)
- Wojeck (1966) as Gilbert
- Seaway (1965) as McCrea
- Seaway (1965) as Bob Roberts
- Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) as Jess Adams
- Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) as Sheriff Peterson
- Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) as Mr. Travers
- Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) as Major Duffy
- Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) as Mort Bailey
- Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) as Major Conn
- Folio (1955)
- First Performance (1955)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Flour Merchant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chris Wiggins best known for?
Chris Wiggins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010), ReGenesis (2004), Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001), Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back (1990).
When and where was Chris Wiggins born?
Chris Wiggins was born on January 13, 1930 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK. They passed away on February 19, 2017.
How many credits does Chris Wiggins have?
Chris Wiggins has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2010.
What is Chris Wiggins's background in cinema and television?
Chris Wiggins was an English actor born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on January 13, 1930, and he died on February 19, 2017, at the age of 87. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a banker in his home country. In 1952, he moved to Canada. Wiggins is recognized for his role as Jack Marshak on the syndic...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Little Men (1998) as Dr. Thomas Welch — aged about 68
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Alderman — aged about 52
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Flour Merchant — aged about 24
- Spider-Man (1967) as Police officer / Director / Mysterio (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 37
- ReGenesis (2004) as Vascily Popov — aged about 74
- Redwall (1999) as Abbott Mortimer (voice) — aged about 69
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