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Philip Herbert

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 with Julian Clary. 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.

Known for

Tish
Tish
2023 • Self
The Hedgehog
The Hedgehog
2015 • Man
City Rats
City Rats
2009 • Cowboy John
Riot at the Rite
Riot at the Rite
2005 • Antoine
Einstein's Big Idea
Einstein's Big Idea
2005 • Count de Amerval
Stories of Lost Souls
Stories of Lost Souls
2004 • Paul
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
2002 • Paul
Sabotage!!
Sabotage!!
2000 • Servant

Full filmography

Tish
Tish
2023 • Self
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City Rats
City Rats
2009 • Cowboy John
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Einstein's Big Idea
Einstein's Big Idea
2005 • Count de Amerval
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Sabotage!!
Sabotage!!
2000 • Servant
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Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
1983 • Hermi Odle - Jabba's 2nd Servant (uncredited)
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Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria
1982 • Drag Host (uncredited)
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Philip Herbert – Biography, Known For & Filmography