Robin Stevens (puppeteer)
Robin Gordon Stevens is an English puppeteer, actor, director, and writer for children's TV for over 35 years, and has done many successful programmes. These include Pob's Programme, Corners, Teletubbies, Rosie and Jim, Tots TV, Boohbah and Blips.
Early life
Stevens was born in Chorleywood, England. He trained at the Cannon Hill Puppet Theater for four years with John Blundall when Robin's father died, the world-famous puppet master.Career
Stevens worked for Ragdoll Productions for 20 years, writing the series Pob's Playtime, Rosie and Jim and co-writing Tots TV. Later on he also at times co-wrote scripts and originated content with Alan Dapre. He also worked for the BBC, puppeteering Jo Corner on Corners. He puppeteered Pob in Pob's Programme, Jim and Duck in Rosie and Jim, Tom in Tots TV, and The Man in the Magic House in Teletubbies. Stevens also played Grandpappa in Boohbah and Mr. Perfect in Blips.Stevens won a BAFTA for his episode of Tots TV 'Baking Bread'.
Stevens now lives in the US, where he runs a cider business.