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Dave Thompson (born 30 June 1959) is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer, who made headlines in July 1997 after being removed from the role of Tinky Winky in the children's television series, Teletubbies after 70 episodes. The BBC said in a letter to Thompson that his "interpretation of the role was not acceptable". Thompson recounted bursting into tears upon learning the news of his termination. In interviews, he supposed that the dubbing of his voice, unlike the other actors, was an indication of dissatisfaction over his performance.

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  • Dave Thompson (born 30 June 1959) is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer, who made headlines in July 1997 after being removed from the role of Tinky Winky in the children's television series, Teletubbies after 70 episodes. The BBC said in a letter to Thompson that his "interpretation of the role was not acceptable". Thompson recounted bursting into tears upon learning the news of his termination. In interviews, he supposed that the dubbing of his voice, unlike the other actors, was an indication of dissatisfaction over his performance. Thompson later appeared in the 2000 Ben Elton film Maybe Baby as Dave the Comedian/Mrs. Furblob. He also appeared in Harry Hill's live tour Hooves as the minor characters of the Horse, the ballboy and the Greek man who grabs Harry's neck. Thompson also made appearances in each night of Hill's Hooves tour. (en)
  • Dave Thompson (nacido el 1 de julio de 1960) es un comediante, actor y escritor inglés, que saltó principalmente a la fama en julio de 1997 después de haber sido apartado del papel de Tinky Winky en la serie de televisión infantil Teletubbies después de 70 episodios. La BBC dijo en una carta a Thompson que su "interpretación del papel no era aceptable".​​ En una entrevista para , Thompson reveló que su contrato ya había sido cancelado al final de la filmación de la primera temporada, un tiempo antes de que surgieran las acusaciones de los medios sobre Tinky Winky. También afirmó que otros miembros del personal de habían sido despedidos al mismo tiempo. Thompson afirmó haber llorado al enterarse de la noticia de su finalización en la serie. En las entrevistas, supuso que el doblaje de su voz, a diferencia de los otros actores, era una señal de insatisfacción con respecto a su actuación. Thompson apareció más tarde en la película del año 2000 de Ben Elton, como Mrs. Furblob. Thompson también hizo apariciones en cada noche de la gira . (es)
  • Dave Thompson (Bristol, 30 giugno 1959) è un attore britannico.È stato fra i protagonisti della serie televisiva Teletubbies dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Tinky Winky, il teletubby di colore viola. (it)
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  • Dave Thompson performing at Downstairs at the Kings Head, a stand-up comedy venue in Crouch End, North London (en)
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  • Dave Thompson (Bristol, 30 giugno 1959) è un attore britannico.È stato fra i protagonisti della serie televisiva Teletubbies dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Tinky Winky, il teletubby di colore viola. (it)
  • Dave Thompson (born 30 June 1959) is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer, who made headlines in July 1997 after being removed from the role of Tinky Winky in the children's television series, Teletubbies after 70 episodes. The BBC said in a letter to Thompson that his "interpretation of the role was not acceptable". Thompson recounted bursting into tears upon learning the news of his termination. In interviews, he supposed that the dubbing of his voice, unlike the other actors, was an indication of dissatisfaction over his performance. (en)
  • Dave Thompson (nacido el 1 de julio de 1960) es un comediante, actor y escritor inglés, que saltó principalmente a la fama en julio de 1997 después de haber sido apartado del papel de Tinky Winky en la serie de televisión infantil Teletubbies después de 70 episodios. La BBC dijo en una carta a Thompson que su "interpretación del papel no era aceptable".​​ Thompson afirmó haber llorado al enterarse de la noticia de su finalización en la serie. En las entrevistas, supuso que el doblaje de su voz, a diferencia de los otros actores, era una señal de insatisfacción con respecto a su actuación. (es)
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