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Philip Herbert

Born: 1957-01-28 • North London, England, UK

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.

Filmography
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Tish
2023 • Self
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The Hedgehog
2015 • Man
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City Rats
2009 • Cowboy John
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Riot at the Rite
2005 • Antoine
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Einstein's Big Idea
2005 • Count de Amerval
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Stories of Lost Souls
2004 • Paul
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New Year's Eve
2002 • Paul
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Sabotage!!
2000 • Servant
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Co-ed Starlets
1996 • Actor
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Carry On Columbus
1992 • Ginger
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Return of the Jedi
1983 • Hermi Odle - Jabba's 2nd Servant (uncredited)
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Victor/Victoria
1982 • Drag Host (uncredited)