David Sant

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David Sant
Born
Spain
Occupations
  • writer artist
  • stuntman
  • director
  • actor
Years active1991–present

David Sant is a Spanish mime artist, acrobat, puppeteer, stuntman, director, actor and writer.

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Early life

David Sant was born in Spain. [1]

Career

Sant moved to the UK in the early nineties, where he began performing as a mime artist, acrobat, puppeteer, stuntman and directed for many physical theatre companies winning several awards at different international festivals. [2] In 2006, he was approached by the BBC to bring his comedy skills to television and has been directing sitcoms and comedy dramas ever since.[ citation needed ]

Sant is known for the role of Cartoon Head from series two of the British television show Ideal and is also known for playing the title role and the other male characters in the season 5–6 revival of Pingu , replacing Carlo Bonomi. [2] [3]

He has directed many television series, including Jonathan Creek , Benidorm , Stella,[ citation needed ] and Significant Other. [4]

He has also appeared in theatrical roles, including Mindbender, presented by the theatre company Peepolykus, [1] and All in the Timing by David Ives, also presented by Peepolykus.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Director/writer

Acting credits

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References

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  2. 1 2 "How we made Pingu". The Guardian. 11 January 2016.
  3. "Pingu gets new voice". Irish Examiner. 17 August 2003.
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