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'''Benjamin Small''' (born 1 January 1971) is a British voice actor who has acted on animated films and television shows, including [[Thomas the Tank Engine]] and [[Toby the Tram Engine]] in the UK dub of the children's television series ''[[Thomas & Friends]]''.
'''Benjamin Small''' is a British voice actor who has acted on animated films and television shows, including [[Thomas the Tank Engine]] and [[Toby the Tram Engine]] in the UK dub of the children's television series ''[[Thomas & Friends]]''.


==Career==
==Career==
Small voiced [[Thomas the Tank Engine|Thomas]] in the UK version of the CGI episodes of the children's television series ''[[Thomas & Friends]]''. Small also voiced [[Toby the Tram Engine|Toby]] (in which he based the character's voice on ''[[Dad's Army]]'' actor [[Clive Dunn]]) and [[Railway engines (Thomas & Friends)#Ferdinand|Ferdinand]] in the UK version while voicing [[Rheneas]], [[Non-rail vehicles (Thomas & Friends)#Flynn|Flynn]], the Troublesome Trucks and [[Non-rail vehicles (Thomas & Friends)#Owen|Owen]] in both the UK and US versions of the series.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}
Small voiced [[Thomas the Tank Engine|Thomas]] in the UK version of the CGI episodes of the children's television series ''[[Thomas & Friends]]''. Small also voiced [[Toby the Tram Engine|Toby]] (in which he based the character's voice on ''[[Dad's Army]]'' actor [[Clive Dunn]]) and [[Railway engines (Thomas & Friends)#Ferdinand|Ferdinand]] in the UK version while voicing [[Rheneas]], [[Non-rail vehicles (Thomas & Friends)#Flynn|Flynn]], the Troublesome Trucks and [[Non-rail vehicles (Thomas & Friends)#Owen|Owen]] in both the UK and US versions of the series.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}


In the US version, Small voiced [[Railway engines (Thomas & Friends)#Stanley|Stanley]] and [[Railway engines (Thomas & Friends)#Charlie|Charlie]], who are voiced by Small's co-star [[Matt Wilkinson]] in the UK.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}
In the US version, Small voiced [[Railway engines (Thomas & Friends)#Stanley|Stanley]] and [[Railway engines (Thomas & Friends)#Charlie|Charlie]], who are voiced by Small's co-star [[Matt Wilkinson (actor)|Matt Wilkinson]] in the UK.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}


As well as ''Thomas & Friends'', Small and fellow actor [[Keith Wickham]] previously collaborated by providing the British voices for ''[[Watch My Chops]]'' from 2004-2006.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}
As well as ''Thomas & Friends'', Small and fellow actor [[Keith Wickham]] previously collaborated by providing the British voices for ''[[Watch My Chops]]'' from 2004 to 2006.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}


Prior to that, Small was the voice of [[Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 TV series)|Clifford the Big Red Dog]]'s best friend: "T-Bone". He also was the voice of Jorge/George and Shun in the spin-off [[Clifford's Puppy Days]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}
Prior to that, Small was the voice of [[Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 TV series)|Clifford the Big Red Dog]]'s best friend: "T-Bone". He also was the voice of Jorge/George and Shun in the spin-off [[Clifford's Puppy Days]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}
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*''[[Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 TV series)|Clifford the Big Red Dog]]'' (2002–04) - T-Bone (UK dub)
*''[[Xcalibur]]'' (2001–02) - Herik
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*''[[Make Way for Noddy]]'' (2002–2009) - Mr. Sparks, Mr. Jumbo, Mr. Wobbly Man, Sly and Gobbo (UK dub)<ref name="BTVA"/>
*''[[Lunar Jim]]'' (2006-2013) - Jim (UK dub)
*''[[Lunar Jim]]'' (2006-2013) - Jim (UK dub)
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For the Australian politician, see Ben Small (politician).

Ben Small
Born
Benjamin Small
OccupationVoice actor
Years active2000-present

Benjamin Small is a British voice actor who has acted on animated films and television shows, including Thomas the Tank Engine and Toby the Tram Engine in the UK dub of the children's television series Thomas & Friends.

Career

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Small voiced Thomas in the UK version of the CGI episodes of the children's television series Thomas & Friends. Small also voiced Toby (in which he based the character's voice on Dad's Army actor Clive Dunn) and Ferdinand in the UK version while voicing Rheneas, Flynn, the Troublesome Trucks and Owen in both the UK and US versions of the series.[citation needed]

In the US version, Small voiced Stanley and Charlie, who are voiced by Small's co-star Matt Wilkinson in the UK.[citation needed]

As well as Thomas & Friends, Small and fellow actor Keith Wickham previously collaborated by providing the British voices for Watch My Chops from 2004 to 2006.[citation needed]

Prior to that, Small was the voice of Clifford the Big Red Dog's best friend: "T-Bone". He also was the voice of Jorge/George and Shun in the spin-off Clifford's Puppy Days.[citation needed]

Small also voiced Zorro in the animated television series Zorro: Generation Z and voiced Spuddy in Lewis and Friends.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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  • The Hunted Pumpkin of Sleepy Hallow (2003) - Ichabod Crane[1]
  • The Christmas Dinosaur (2004) - Additional voices
  • Alice in Wonderland: What's the Matter with Hatter? (2007) (BKN Classic Series trilogy)
  • The Prince and the Pauper: Double Trouble (2007) (BKN Classic Series trilogy)
  • Hero of the Rails (2009) - Thomas and Toby (UK dub)
  • Misty Island Rescue (2010) - Thomas, Toby and Ferdinand (UK dub)
  • Day of the Diesels (2011) - Thomas and Toby (UK dub) / Stanley (US dub)
  • Blue Mountain Mystery (2012) - Thomas and Toby (UK dub) / Rheneas and Owen
  • King of the Railway (2013) - Thomas and Toby (UK dub) / Rheneas and the Troublesome Trucks
  • Tale of the Brave (2014) - Thomas (UK dub) / Troublesome Trucks

Television

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Video games

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References

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  1. ^ "Ben Small - 14 Character Images". Behind The Voice Actors.
  2. ^ "Dork Hunters from Outer Space Trailer (2006)" – via www.youtube.com.
  3. ^ a b "Ben Small". Voice Chasers. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
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