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'''Phil Gallagher''' is a British presenter, actor, writer and [[voiceover artist]], who is best known for his title role in the [[CBeebies]] programme [[Mister Maker]].
#REDIRECT [[Mister Maker]]

Gallagher started his career as a presenter and sports reporter on [[BBC Radio Kent]].<ref name="ssa-biog-2"/>

Gallagher was a performer and puppeteer on [[Playhouse Disney (UK & Ireland)|Playhouse Disney]].<ref name="ssa-biog-2"/> He also provided characters and voices for [[Studio Disney UK|Studio Disney]].<ref name="ssa-biog-2"/>

From 2003 until 2005, Gallagher presented [[List_of_GMTV_programmes#Diggit/Diggin' It|Diggin' It]] on [[GMTV]]<ref name="ssa-biog-2"/>

In 2006, Gallagher was a regular character on [[Mighty Truck of Stuff]] as 'Pablo'.<ref name="ssa-biog-1"/> He was also the voice-over for [[Unanimous (UK TV series)|Channel 4's Unanimous]].<ref name="ssa-biog-1"/>

Since 2007, Gallagher has been the title character in [[Mister Maker]]. He also appeared in one episode of [[Bear Behaving Badly]] as the Robot Rat Catcher.<ref name="cv"/> Since 2008, he has also played the role of 'Mr Liker Biker' in [[Grandpa In My Pocket]].

Gallagher often performs in [[pantomime]]s. In 2006, he appeared as Wishee Washee in ''[[Aladdin#In literature, the stage, film, and games|Aladdin]]''<ref name="stage-14dec2006"/><ref name="easier-22nov2007"/> at the Theatre Royal in [[Winchester]]. In 2007, he appeared as Silly Billy (Jack's brother) in ''[[Jack and the Beanstalk]]'', again at the Theatre Royal in Winchester.<ref name="newsextra-25sep2007"/><ref name="stage-10dec2007"/> In 2008, he appeared as [[Buttons (pantomime)|Buttons]] in ''[[Cinderella]]'' at the [[Buxton Opera House]].<ref name="star-27dec2008"/>

In 2009, Gallagher was nominated for the [[BAFTA Children's Awards]] as ''Best Presenter'' for his role in ''Mister Maker''.<ref name="bafta-2009"/>

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="star-27dec2008">{{cite news
|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/music/Magic-in-the-air-at.4825214.jp
|title=Magic in the air at Buxton Opera House
|last=Licence
|first=Paul
|date=27 December 2008
|work=[[Sheffield Star]]
|publisher=[[Johnston Press]]
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="newsextra-25sep2007">{{cite news
|url=http://www.thisishampshire.net/news/1712884.winchester_pantomime_launched/#
|title=Winchester pantomime launched
|date=25 September 2007
|newspaper=News Extra Winchester
|publisher=[[Newsquest]]
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="stage-14dec2006">{{cite news
|url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/15276/aladdin
|title=Aladdin
|last=Hannam
|first=John
|date=14 December 2006
|newspaper=[[The Stage]]
|publisher=The Stage Newspaper Limited
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="stage-10dec2007">{{cite news
|url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/19117/jack-and-the-beanstalk
|title=Jack and the Beanstalk
|last=Hannam
|first=John
|date=10 December 2007
|newspaper=[[The Stage]]
|publisher=The Stage Newspaper Limited
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="easier-22nov2007">{{cite web
|url=http://www.easier.com/31038-jack-and-the-beanstalk-a-sky-high-adventure.html
|title=Jack and the Beanstalk – A sky high adventure
|date=22 November 2007
|publisher=Easier Network
|quote=Children will recognise actor and presenter Phil Gallagher, the star of CBeebies Mister Maker, who returns to play Jack’s brother Silly Billy
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="bafta-2009">{{cite web
|url=http://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens/nominations/?year=2009
|title=Past Winners and Nominees - Children's - Awards - 2009
|publisher=[[BAFTA]]
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="ssa-biog-1">{{cite web
|url=http://www.secondskinagency.com/profiles/voice_artistes/phil_gallagher.htm
|title=Profile: Phil Gallagher (1)
|publisher=[[Jenny Hutchinson|Second Skin Agency]]
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="ssa-biog-2">{{cite web
|url=http://www.secondskinagency.com/profiles/voice_artistes/phil_gallagher_002.htm
|title=Profile: Phil Gallagher (2)
|publisher=[[Jenny Hutchinson|Second Skin Agency]]
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="cv">{{cite web
|url=http://www.secondskinagency.com/profiles/cvs/cv_phil_gallagher.doc
|title=Phil Gallagher's CV
|publisher=[[Jenny Hutchinson|Second Skin Agency]]
|accessdate=17 March 2010}}</ref>
}}


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Revision as of 00:45, 18 March 2010

Phil Gallagher is a British presenter, actor, writer and voiceover artist, who is best known for his title role in the CBeebies programme Mister Maker.

Gallagher started his career as a presenter and sports reporter on BBC Radio Kent.[1]

Gallagher was a performer and puppeteer on Playhouse Disney.[1] He also provided characters and voices for Studio Disney.[1]

From 2003 until 2005, Gallagher presented Diggin' It on GMTV[1]

In 2006, Gallagher was a regular character on Mighty Truck of Stuff as 'Pablo'.[2] He was also the voice-over for Channel 4's Unanimous.[2]

Since 2007, Gallagher has been the title character in Mister Maker. He also appeared in one episode of Bear Behaving Badly as the Robot Rat Catcher.[3] Since 2008, he has also played the role of 'Mr Liker Biker' in Grandpa In My Pocket.

Gallagher often performs in pantomimes. In 2006, he appeared as Wishee Washee in Aladdin[4][5] at the Theatre Royal in Winchester. In 2007, he appeared as Silly Billy (Jack's brother) in Jack and the Beanstalk, again at the Theatre Royal in Winchester.[6][7] In 2008, he appeared as Buttons in Cinderella at the Buxton Opera House.[8]

In 2009, Gallagher was nominated for the BAFTA Children's Awards as Best Presenter for his role in Mister Maker.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Profile: Phil Gallagher (2)". Second Skin Agency. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Profile: Phil Gallagher (1)". Second Skin Agency. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  3. ^ "Phil Gallagher's CV". Second Skin Agency. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  4. ^ Hannam, John (14 December 2006). "Aladdin". The Stage. The Stage Newspaper Limited. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  5. ^ "Jack and the Beanstalk – A sky high adventure". Easier Network. 22 November 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2010. Children will recognise actor and presenter Phil Gallagher, the star of CBeebies Mister Maker, who returns to play Jack's brother Silly Billy
  6. ^ "Winchester pantomime launched". News Extra Winchester. Newsquest. 25 September 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  7. ^ Hannam, John (10 December 2007). "Jack and the Beanstalk". The Stage. The Stage Newspaper Limited. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  8. ^ Licence, Paul (27 December 2008). "Magic in the air at Buxton Opera House". Sheffield Star. Johnston Press. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  9. ^ "Past Winners and Nominees - Children's - Awards - 2009". BAFTA. Retrieved 17 March 2010.