Steven Kynman

Steven "Steve" Kynman (born 12 November 1975) is a British actor, voice actor, writer and puppeteer, best known for voicing various characters (including the title character) in Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder and Thomas and Friends. He has starred in various shows for CBeebies and has worked as a puppeteer for The Jim Henson Company.

Steven Kynman
Born
Steven Kynman

(1975-11-12) 12 November 1975
Beverley, England
OccupationActor, voice actor, puppeteer
Years active1993–present
Notable work
Thomas & Friends as the voices of Duck, Ryan, Dart, Paxton, Peter Sam and A Slip Coach / Porter and Jack (in the UK) / Charlie and Butch (in the US)

Early life

Kynman was born in Beverley, England.

Career

He is best known for his work in the children TV industry, most notably as Robert the Robot in the CBeebies show, Justin's House and the current voice of the title character in Fireman Sam.

As a puppeteer his work includes The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Construction Site, Fimbles, The Hoobs, Yonderland, Spitting Image and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

In 2012, he joined the UK and USA voice cast of Thomas & Friends as Duck, Ryan, Dart, Paxton, Peter Sam in UK and USA and Porter and Jack in the UK and both Charlie and Butch in the USA dub taking over from Glenn Wrage (Charlie; Season 13 - 15 and Butch; Season 15 - 16) and Ben Small (Charlie; Season 16 - 18).

His other work on the CBeebies channel includes appearing in the annual Christmas productions, sometimes as variations of his character in Justin's House and sometimes as other characters. He has presented productions of Shakespeare plays that have aired on the channel, in character as a fictionalised version of William Shakespeare. He has also appeared in the CBeebies Prom as both Shakespeare and Robert the Robot, made guest appearances on other CBeebies shows ( Swashbuckle for example) as Robert and made appearances as Robert in the CBeebies House. He (as Robert) is a relief presenter on the CBeebies show, Stargazing.

In 2015, he joined Bob the Builder in the UK, he was cast as Lofty. He took over from Neil Morrissey who played the role from 1998-2012.

In 2017, Kynman took over as the host of the BBC School Radio programme "Playtime", from the CBeebies presenter Andy Day.

In 2019 he joined the cast of CBBC sketch show Class Dismissed in which he currently plays 5 different characters.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRole(s)Notes
1999-2003Construction Sitepuppeteer
2001-2003The HoobsAdditional puppeteeralso writer
2002-2009FimblesAdditional puppeteer
2008–presentFireman SamJames Jones (Series 6 and 7), Fireman Sam, Elvis Cridlington, Norman Price, Derek Price and Charlie Jones
2008The Mr. Men ShowMr. Nosey
Moving WallpaperBrian
2009M.I. HighPostman
Gigglebizvarious
2011–2017Justin's HouseRobert the Robotalso writer
2012–presentThomas & FriendsPorter and Jack (UK)
Charlie and Butch (US)
Duck, Ryan, Dart, Paxton, Peter Sam, A Slip Coach and The Bird Watcher		Recurring roles
2012CBeebies Panto: Jack and the BeanstalkRobert the RobotFilmed at the Manchester Opera House
2013Dude, That's My Ghost!various
2013YonderlandPuppeteer
2013-2016Q Pootle 5Eddi, Bud D and Ray
2013–presentCBeebies StargazingRobert the RobotKynman presents the show in character as Robert the Robot
2013A CBeebies Christmas CarolRobert, Friend of Christmas FutureFilmed at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
2014SwashbuckleRobert the RobotGuest appearance
2014CBeebies PromRobert the RobotFilmed at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms.
2014CBeebies presents Peter PanMr SmeeFilmed at the Lowry in Salford.
2015–presentBob the BuilderLofty, Henry and Dash LightningMain UK role
2015CBeebies presents Alice in WonderlandRobert the White Robot, RabbitFilmed at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff
2016CBeebies presents A Midsummer Night’s DreamWilliam ShakespeareFilmed at the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool.
2016CBeebies Prom: A Musical JourneyWilliam ShakespeareFilmed at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms.
2016CBeebies presents The NutcrackerChristmas CrackerFilmed at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
2017CBeebies presents The Snow QueenWhose That? the RavenFilmed at the Curve Theatre in Leicester
2018Big FieldEnsembleBBC Three online sketch show
2018CBeebies presents The TempestWilliam ShakespeareFilmed at the Laurence Baintley Theatre in Huddersfield
2019–presentClass DismissedMr Goldman, Mr Soliel, Chef, Chips the Caretaker, Mr Spenge, Mr Carroll, Mr James
2019CBeebies presents Hansel and GretelGingerbread Cook 2Filmed at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh and shown in cinemas before airing on the CBeebies channel.
2019The Dark Crystal: Age of ResistanceAdditional puppeteer
2020-presentSpitting ImagePuppeteer

Film
YearTitleRole(s)Notes
1996Muppet Treasure IslandAdditional Muppet Performer
2001Combat SheepCooperpuppeteer
2006Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest[1]Azur
2008PinocchioHarlequin
2010Fireman Sam: The Great Fire of PontypandyFireman Sam, Elvis Cridlington, James Jones, Norman Price, Derek Price and Charlie JonesMain role
2012Blue Mountain MysteryPaxton and Peter SamSupporting role
2013King of the RailwayJack (UK)
Paxton
2014Tales of AlbionWill
Postman Pat: The MovieBill Thompson
Tale of the BravePorter and the Dock ManagerSupporting UK role
Fireman Sam: Heroes Of The StormFireman Sam, Elvis Cridlington, Charlie Jones, Norman Price and Derek PriceMain role
2015Sodor's Legend of the Lost TreasureJack (UK)
Duck		Main role
2016Thomas & Friends: The Great RacePorter (UK)
Duck, Charlie, Dart, Paxton and Peter Sam		Supporting role
2017Bob the Builder: Mega MachinesLoftyMain UK role[2]
Fireman Sam: Alien AlertFireman Sam, Elvis Cridlington, Charlie Jones and Norman Price[3]Main role
Journey Beyond SodorSome workmenMinor role
2018Big World! Big Adventures! The MovieDuck and Paxton
2019Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerGusyin Tatampuppeteer

Video games

Theatre

References
  1. Hartlaub, Peter (6 March 2009). "Movie review: 'Azur and Asmar' is animated fun". www.sfgate.com. SF Gate. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  2. Costa, Angela (28 August 2017). "Bob the Builder: Mega Machines: Opens on November 16". www.magazine-hd.com. Magazine HD. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  3. "David Tennant voices Buck Douglas in Fireman Sam: Alien Alert Film". www.fanbolt.com. FanBolt. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
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