Christopher Winchester
Christopher Winchester | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, writer, musician, director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Nikky Winchester |
Christopher Winchester is a British/New Zealand[1] actor, writer, comedian, musician, and director, currently living in Pukerua Bay, New Zealand.
Biography
He was born in Liverpool, England [2] and educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge.[3]
Winchester is known for his portrayal of Sawtooth Sam in international techno-bluegrass franchise Rednex,[4] and for his musical comedy videos Who the 'ell is Tauriel? and Dwarf On A Pig, performed with his "folk mock" group The Esgaroth Three.
In addition to work in short films and TV, Winchester acted as an extra in Lake-town and Dale in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
References
- ^ Care, Adam (December 12, 2014). "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Watch Cambridge graduate's musical spoof YouTube movie". Cambridge News.
- ^ Lawson, Ruth (January 12, 2014). "North East family star in viral Hobbit spoof video". Sunday Sun.
- ^ Scott, Charlie (January 14, 2014). "VIDEO: Cambridge University graduate takes on Middle Earth - comedy music video aimed at Hobbit fans' Desolation of Smaug complaints goes viral". Cambridge News
- ^ "Good Morning Episode dated 10 July 2013 IMDb.
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