John Sparkes
Biography
John Sparkes is an actor and writer born on January 9, 1954, in Swansea, Wales. He is known for his work in film and television, including appearances and writing credits associated with the 1986 production Naked Video, the 2003 film Calendar Girls, and the 2015 release Shaun the Sheep Movie. Additional works connected to him in filmography references include Absolutely and Panique au village. In his personal life, he is married to Beverly, and the couple has two children. His career spans various aspects of the entertainment industry, encompassing television, film, radio, and theatre work.
Career overview
John Sparkes is an actor and writer born on January 9, 1954 in Swansea, Wales. Throughout his career, he has worked in film, television, theatre, and radio. He is known for his work across various mediums, including children's television and writing.
Among his notable credits are appearances in the television series Naked Video, which aired in 1986, and the production Absolutely. His film work includes roles and contributions to Calendar Girls in 2003 and Shaun the Sheep Movie in 2015. Additionally, his filmography includes titles such as Panique au village and Ovečka Shaun ve filmu.
In his personal life, John Sparkes is married to Beverly, and the couple has two children.
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43 titles- Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (2026) as The Farmer / Bitzer (voice)
- Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience (2025) as Narrator (voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: Fleece Navidad (2025) as The Farmer / Bitzer (voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse (2025) as Bitzer / The Farmer (voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: Poultrygeist (2025) as The Farmer (voice)
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Peppa's Cinema Party (2024) as Narrator / Mr Rabbit / Mr Fox / Mr Pony / Mr Stallion (voice)
- Peppa's Cinema Party (2024) as Daddy Cat (voice)
- Peppa Pig: Wedding Party! (2024) as Narrator/ Mr Fox / Mr Rabbit (voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021) as The Farmer / Bitzer (voice)
- Peppa Pig: Peppa's Christmas Visit (2020) as Narrator
- A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) as Farmer / Bitzer (voice)
- Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (2017) as Narrator (voice)
- Shaun The Sheep: Happy Farmer's Day (2017) as Bitzer, The Farmer, Farmer, Shaun, Timmy
- Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) as Bitzer / The Farmer (voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas (2015) as The Farmer / Bitzer (voice)
- Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots (2015) as Narrator / Mr Potato (voice)
- Peppa Pig: The Holiday (2013) as Narrator / Mr. Rabbit / Uncle Pig (voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: Mossy Bottom Shorts (2012) as The Farmer / Bitzer (voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: Shear Madness (2012) as The Farmer / Bitzer (Voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: The Big Chase (2011) as Bitzer/The Farmer
- Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention (2010) as Goronwy (voice)
- Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention (2010) Writer
- Shaun The Sheep: Spring Lamb (2010) as Bitzer, The Farmer, Farmer, Shaun, Timmy
- Shaun the Sheep: One Giant Leap for Lambkind (2010) as The Farmer / Bitzer (Voice)
- Shaun the Sheep: Party Animals (2010) as The Farmer / Bitzer (Voice)
- Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom (2009) as Mister Elf
- Shaun the Sheep (2007) as Bitzer / The Farmer (voice)
- Peppa Pig (2004) as Narrator (voice)
- Calendar Girls (2003) as Welsh Photographer
- The Strangerers (2000) as Bilbo
- Jolly Roger (1999) as Captain Roger
- Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It (1997)
- Barry Welsh is Coming (1996)
- The All New Alexei Sayle Show (1994)
- I, Lovett (1993) as Roger
- Angry George Irons (1993)
- Absolutely (1989) as Various Characters
- Absolutely (1989) Writer
- Melancholia (1989) as Roger Dere
- Fireman Sam (1987) as Male Voices (voice)
- Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: The North Pole as Mr. Elf (voice)
- A Little Death as Death & Edgar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Sparkes best known for?
John Sparkes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (2026), Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024), A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019), Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015).
When and where was John Sparkes born?
John Sparkes was born on January 9, 1954 in Swansea, Wales, UK.
How many credits does John Sparkes have?
John Sparkes has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
What is John Sparkes's background in cinema and television?
John Sparkes is an actor and writer born on January 9, 1954, in Swansea, Wales. He is known for his work in film and television, including appearances and writing credits associated with the 1986 production Naked Video, the 2003 film Calendar Girls, and the 2015 release Shaun the Sheep Movie. Additional works connected...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Shaun the Sheep (2007) as Bitzer / The Farmer (voice) — aged about 53
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) as Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 70
- Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) as Bitzer / The Farmer (voice) — aged about 61
- A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) as Farmer / Bitzer (voice) — aged about 65
- Peppa Pig (2004) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 50
- Calendar Girls (2003) as Welsh Photographer — aged about 49
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