About Philip Herbert
Born 1957. Philip Herbert is a British actor and television actor.
Philip Herbert (born 28 January 1957 in London) is an English actor and mime artist, best known as his comedic alter ego, Hugh Jelly, a sidekick to comedian Julian Clary on the 1989–90 quiz show Sticky Moments.
In addition to several TV roles, Herbert appeared as Hermi Odle, one of Jabba the Hutt's henchmen in Return of the Jedi, and as Ginger in Carry On Columbus. More recently he has appeared on The Bill, Casualty, Trial & Retribution and The Family.
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Who is Philip Herbert?
British actor
When was Philip Herbert born?
Philip Herbert was born on 28 January 1957 in London.
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Philip Herbert is an actor and television actor.
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Philip Herbert is British.
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