| John Sparkes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 January 1954 Swansea, Wales |
| Medium | Film, stand-up, television |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Genres | Character comedy, improvisational comedy, sketch comedy |
| Spouse | Beverley Sparkes |
| Children | 2 |
| Notable works and roles | Barry Welsh Is Coming Fireman Sam Naked Video Peppa Pig Shaun the Sheep |
John Sparkes (born 6 January 1954) is a Welsh comedian and actor.[1][2] He portrayed Barry Welsh, presenter of the HTV Wales series Barry Welsh Is Coming. He has also had major roles in Naked Video, Absolutely, Fireman Sam, Shaun the Sheep, and Jeff Global's Global Probe, and is the narrator of the children's television show Peppa Pig.[3]
- ^ "The return of Siadwell: John Sparkes resurrects the character that launched his career". 30 November 2013.
- ^ "UK Satellite News". skyinmadrid.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ Mainwaring, Rachel (25 June 2011). "John Sparkes: Bringing home the bacon". Wales Online.