explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. He shaped so many peoples childhoods and gave people so many laughs. Remembering Leon: I want love… or death… that’s it! He also appeared in The Liver Birds, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Z-Cars, Minder, The Gaffer, Bergerac, The Professionals, Bread, Boon, Lovejoy, Casualty, and Common As Muck. Michael, who today lives in Berkshire, also has an upbeat view of things. It has changed beyond all recognition. W. Awdry’s stories. The characters eventually assembled in Awdry’s The Railway Series of books, hopping the tracks to the world of TV (and eventually film) thanks to a deal with English writer and producer Britt Allcroft. It is believed to have been a heart attack. As Thomas’ popularity grew in both Britain and the U.S., the franchise attracted the vocal talent of several major entertainers, including narrative stints from George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, and Pierce Brosnan. The actor also starred in a TV drama "September Song" and mini-series "GBH". Veteran actor Michael Angelis, who narrated the popular animated children's series "Thomas The Tank Engine", has died at the age of 76.According to Deadline, the British actor passed away at home in the presence of his wife Jennifer Khalastchi.The cause of death was not given. Two particular scenes from that series will have stuck in many Merseysiders’ minds: when Chrissie was walking past the former Tate and Lyle factory as it was being bulldozed, and through the then mud-filled, derelict and decaying Albert Dock. Michael acted in 1979 adventure film A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square and the 1985 comedy No Surrender about chaos erupting in a Liverpool pub. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Listen now for interviews with the biggest soap stars and all the latest spoilers - available on every major podcast app RIP Michael Angelis Brummy Girl Posts: 12,481 And Warren Brown is a great actor and lovely lad – him and his girlfriend were down here the other weekend for a barbecue. “But the city still feels the same – it still has the same vibe. Actor Michael Angelis, best known for Boys from the Black Stuff, G.B.H and the former UK narrator of the British children's television series Thomas and Friends from 1991 to … He also appeared in several British feature films over the same period. Republic World is your one-stop destination for trending Bollywood news. 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Our. Based on the books created by Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry, Thomas the Tank Engine started life in the 1940s as one of the characters who featured in stories the elder Awdry told his son as entertainment while Christopher recovered from measles. 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Michael Angelis was exceptionally loved by all who grew up with Thomas. Not that he’s complaining: “Stephen is a lovely writer. Michael Angelis took over from Ringo Starr in 1991 and has remained steadfast and true to Thomas since then, providing the Storyteller role for all English-speaking territories outside of North America. He narrated Jordan Peele's autobiography for BBC Radio 4 in 2005 which he joined again in 2011 for The Reunion to chat with other cast members from Boys from the Blackstuff. Biden joins thousands trolling Pence after fly lands on his head during VP debate - and stays there! pic.twitter.com/OaDsIqwJlL, Actor Michael Angelis, best known for Boys from the Black Stuff, G.B.H and the former UK narrator of the British children's television series Thomas and Friends from 1991 to 2012 has died aged 76 pic.twitter.com/r1VOpKOWOQ. “Eventually I got sick of taking trains there and back and managed to get somewhere to live down in London.”. The voice who guided Thomas the Tank Engine down the tracks for a generation of fans has gone silent. He goes out, buys chips, lager & whisky. More recent roles have seen him provide the voice of father ant in the Post Office advertisements and a carrot for McDonalds! Tragic: Michael Angelis, long-term narrator of Thomas the Tank Engine series Thomas & Friends, has died aged 68 at his home on Saturday (pictured in 2009), Classic: Michael was the longest serving narrator for the series, working on the show from its third to its 16th series for the UK from 1991 to 2012. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Review- Brave New World Ep. The actor, who hailed from Liverpool, narrated the … Michael was the longest serving narrator for the series, working on the show from its third to its 16th series for the UK, and also headed six American episodes, the first six The Railway Stories CDs and other commercials. Liverpool transfer news and live updates throughout the day including the latest on Dayot Upamecano, Jack Butland and more. All the latest news and rumours from around Goodison Park. BBC reports that Angelis passed away in London on May 30 at the age of 76. He also voiced a variety of the franchise’s characters in a trio of Thomas & Friends-themed video games that released between 1999 and 2002. And that wasn’t even his character’s catchphrase, but that of Yosser Hughes – played by Bernard Hill. I always do – it’s always a riot.”. Michael was married to Coronation Street star Helen Worth from 1991 until their divorce in 2001, and went on to wed Welsh model Jennifer Khalastchi later that year. The cause of death was not given. The sad news was broken by his agent who stated that Angelis died suddenly while at home with his wife on Saturday. Could all this mean you’d consider returning here to live? And he reveals: “I didn’t live far from where Ringo was – about five or six streets away, in Woodruff Street, next to Harlow Street. In all, Angelis provided voice work for Thomas & Friends (originally titled Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends) for 13 seasons. Thanks for being part of my childhood. Yes, he was the narrator of Thomas The Tank Engine but he was more importantly Chrissie, the heart & soul of Boys From The Blackstuff, whose dignity is slowly stripped away from him because of unemployment. Multiple media outlets report that Michael Angelis, the British actor best known for giving narrative voice to the animated children’s series through the 1990s and beyond, has died. I kept asking ‘What’s wrong with him?’ but no one would tell me. 'However his legacy will live on within the hearts of many Thomas fans. Nicolas Michael Angelis(29 April 1944 – 30 May 2020) was an English actor. PRE-ORDER NOW! But they didn't. Outside of his work with the children’s series, Angelis enjoyed a lengthy acting career, appearing in a variety of British TV series dating from the 1970s through 2012. Michael Angelis died suddenly at home with his wife on Saturday. The closest place I can think of to compare it with is Dublin.”. Although never as famous as Ringo Starr, Angelis has had numerous television roles, most notably in the Liver Birds between Series 5 and 9, and in the revived Auf Weidershen Pet as villain Mickey Startup. He was best known for his television roles as Chrissie Todd in Boys from the Blackstuff, Martin Niarchos in G.B.H.and as a UK narrator of the British children's series Thomas & Friendsfrom 1991 to 2012, as well as several other products and media related to the franchise. Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss for the fandom. Karen Pence flouts debate rules and removes mask to give husband Mike a peck on cheek after his polished performance - while Kamala's husband plays it straight, Does Pence have pink eye? Cult Video of the Month: Time Walker (1982). Michael made a big impression in Alan Bleasdale's classic as the character Chrissie Todd the husband of Angie, a role that helped establish Julie Walters' career. Published: 19:07 EDT, 30 May 2020 | Updated: 05:49 EDT, 5 June 2020. RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has picked up select rights to YUMMY from Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for Read more, It is Cult Faction's sad duty to report that acting legend Windsor Davies passed away on Thursday at the age Read more, It was 2007 when director Edgar Wright dropped Hot Fuzz on us. ACTOR Michael Angelis – who plays Robert Rocksavage, the father of police officer John Paul in new BBC drama Good Cop – is a very good person to ask about the old and new Liverpool. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. #MichaelAngelis WAS Thomas for me as I was growing up - a charismatic actor with a fantastic voice. The disintegration of what had been regarded as one of the strongest marriages in showbiz was inevitable. Is this the most striking surname you’ve ever been given as an actor? He was due to provide the voices of Percy and James in Thomas and the Magic Railroad Movie in 2000, but was dropped when test-audiences in Los Angeles did not take to his voiceovers, and was replaced in 2007 by Pierce Brosnan, who was due to become the new storyteller for the series. The Dark and The Wicked to hit Theaters, Digital and On Demand this November! Like Comic-Con. REVEALED: Trump made Walter Reed doctors sign NDAs during last year's mystery visit and two who refused were... Is he on drugs?