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Josh Elwell(I)

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Josh Elwell is a British puppeteer and actor. He trained as an actor at The London Academy of Dramatic Art and has worked extensively in both theatre, TV and film. He stared as Joe Gargery in the West End Production of 'Great Expectations'. He now works widely as a screen puppeteer for companies including, The BBC, Jim Henson Company, Sixteen South, Sky Kids and CITV. Most recently he has appeared in 'Dark Crystal' on Netflix and as lead Puppeteer on the cult series 'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'! He worked on creature FX for the Dr Who 60th anniversary specials and puppeteers in the new season for 2024 showing on BBC and Disney+.
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    Known for

    Assassin's Creed (2016)
    Assassin's Creed
    5.6
    • Additional Crew
    • 2016
    Bill Barretta, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire, and Eric Jacobson in Opération Muppets (2014)
    Opération Muppets
    6.4
    • Additional Crew
    • 2014
    Christopher Ellison, Paula Wilcox, Paul Nivison, and Grace Rowe in Great Expectations (2013)
    Great Expectations
    6.8
    • Joe Gargery
    • 2013
    Pajanimals (2008)
    Pajanimals
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mr. Happy Birthday

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    • Nimisha Odedra in The Makery (2022)
      The Makery
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Woolly One
      • Magic Mirror
      • Woolly 1
      • 2022–2024
    • Truelove (2024)
      Truelove
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Boatyard Guy (uncredited)
      • 2024
    • Brooke Henzell in The Makery (2023)
      The Makery
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Woolly 1
      • 2023
    • Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (2022)
      Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Lead Puppeteer
      • 2022
    • Gigglebiz (2009)
      Gigglebiz
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Various
      • 2011–2019
    • Phil Gallagher in Mister Maker's Arty Party (2015)
      Mister Maker's Arty Party
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Scrappz
      • 2015–2016
    • Mister Maker Around the World (2013)
      Mister Maker Around the World
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Scrappz
      • 2013
    • That Puppet Game Show (2013)
      That Puppet Game Show
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Additional Puppeteer (voice)
      • 2013
    • Warrioress (2013)
      Warrioress
      3.1
      • Clegg
      • 2013
    • Christopher Ellison, Paula Wilcox, Paul Nivison, and Grace Rowe in Great Expectations (2013)
      Great Expectations
      6.8
      • Joe Gargery
      • 2013
    • ZingZillas (2010)
      ZingZillas
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Gravel & Beech Byrds. DJ Loose (series 3 & 4)
      • 2011–2012
    • Andy Heath in Scoop (2009)
      Scoop
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Howard Knowles
      • Farmer Sykes
      • 2011
    • Pajanimals (2008)
      Pajanimals
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Mr. Happy Birthday
      • 2011
    • Big City Park (2010)
      Big City Park
      9.2
      TV Series
      • Billy
      • 2010
    • Mega64 (2004)
      Mega64
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Teddy Beans
      • 2006

    Additional Crew



    • Poppet
      • Lead puppeteer
      • Post-production
      • Short



    • Nimisha Odedra in The Makery (2022)
      The Makery
      6.2
      TV Series
      • puppeteer
      • 2023
    • Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman in Doctor Who (2005)
      Doctor Who
      8.5
      TV Series
      • creature effects
      • 2021–2022
    • Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (2022)
      Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Lead Puppeteer
      • 2022
    • Dark Crystal : Le Temps de la résistance (2019)
      Dark Crystal : Le Temps de la résistance
      8.4
      TV Series
      • additional puppeteer
      • 2019
    • Assassin's Creed (2016)
      Assassin's Creed
      5.6
      • puppetry supervisor
      • 2016
    • Something Special: We're All Friends (2014)
      Something Special: We're All Friends
      7.7
      TV Series
      • panto horse operator (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • Strange Hill High (2013)
      Strange Hill High
      7.3
      TV Series
      • senior puppeteer
      • 2014
    • Bill Barretta, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire, and Eric Jacobson in Opération Muppets (2014)
      Opération Muppets
      6.4
      • guest puppeteer
      • 2014

    Special Effects



    • Varada Sethu and Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who (2023)
      Doctor Who
      6.2
      TV Series
      • creature effects technician: Millennium FX
      • 2023–2024

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