Lee Ingleby, 1976
Writers · January 28, 1976
Lee Ingleby
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Lee Ingleby is 50 years old, born January 28, 1976 in United Kingdom · Aquarius.
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About
Lee Ingleby broke through as the lead in BBC Two's Nature Boy, a British actor and screenwriter who carved out a career in prestige TV and film. Born in 1976, he became a fixture in high-profile dramas — Detective Inspector John Bacchus on Inspector George Gently, Paul Hughes in The A Word, and Jim Hobson in The Long Shadow — while also voicing Bob the Builder across multiple seasons. His Aquarius nature reflects a thoughtful, character-driven approach to his craft.
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Biography
Lee David Ingleby first gained attention with his leading role in the BBC Two miniseries Nature Boy, establishing himself as a capable dramatic actor early on. Born 28 January 1976 in Britain, he built a career across television, film, and voice acting. His television roles spanned two decades: Detective Inspector John Bacchus on the BBC's Inspector George Gently (2007–2017), Paul Hughes in the autism-focused drama The A Word (2016–2020), Detective Tony Myerscough on Netflix's Criminal: UK (2019–2020), and DCS Jim Hobson in ITV's true-crime series The Long Shadow (2023). Beyond live-action work, he lent his voice to Bob the Builder from 2015 to 2018, reaching audiences across animation. His film appearances include Ever After (1998), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004). As a screenwriter and actor, Ingleby operates across narrative genres, from costume drama to contemporary crime fiction. His Aquarius birth aligns with a career marked by intellectual precision and ensemble work across prestigious British institutions. Actors of his generation balanced film, television, and voice work as parallel income streams, and Ingleby exemplified this multi-platform approach.
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Trivia
- Voiced Bob the Builder in the children's show for three years (2015–2018), introducing the character to a new generation.
- Appeared in two Harry Potter films: Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), though his role was minor.
- His television work spans BBC, ITV, and Netflix — the three largest English-language broadcasters.
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Numerology
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Analytical and private. Lee Ingleby release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Lee Ingleby?
- Lee Ingleby is 50 years old (born January 28, 1976).
- When is Lee Ingleby's birthday?
- Lee Ingleby was born on January 28, 1976.
- What is Lee Ingleby's zodiac sign?
- Lee Ingleby is a Aquarius, born January 28, 1976.
- What is Lee Ingleby's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lee Ingleby was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Lee Ingleby from?
- Lee Ingleby is from United Kingdom.
- What does Lee Ingleby do?
- Lee Ingleby is a writer.
- Is Lee Ingleby still alive?
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