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Norman Hetherington(1921-2010)

  • Actor
  • Puppetry
  • Writer
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Norman Hetherington
Norman Hetherington was born on 29 May 1921 in Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and writer, known for Nicky and Noodle (1956), Mr. Squiggle and Friends (1959) and Skippy (1968). He was married to Margaret Hetherington. He died on 6 December 2010 in New South Wales, Australia.
BornMay 29, 1921
DiedDecember 6, 2010(89)
BornMay 29, 1921
DiedDecember 6, 2010(89)
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Known for

Nicky and Noodle (1956)
Nicky and Noodle
TV Series
  • Nicky
  • Noodle(voice)
  • 1956
Mr. Squiggle and Friends (1959)
Mr. Squiggle and Friends
8.1
TV Series
  • Mr. Squiggle
  • Rocket
  • Blackboard
  • Bill Steamshovel
  • Gus the Snail
Skippy (1968)
Skippy
6.4
TV Series
  • Puppets(voice)
John Ewart and Gina Curtis in ABC Children's TV Club (1957)
ABC Children's TV Club
TV Series
  • Mr. Jolly Squiggle(voice)
  • 1957

Credits

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Actor

  • Mr. Squiggle and Friends (1959)
    Mr. Squiggle and Friends
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Mr. Squiggle
    • Rocket
    • Blackboard ...
    • 1959–1999
  • Skippy (1968)
    Skippy
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Puppets (voice)
    • 1969
  • John Ewart and Gina Curtis in ABC Children's TV Club (1957)
    ABC Children's TV Club
    TV Series
    • Mr. Jolly Squiggle (voice)
    • 1957–1966
  • Jolly Gene and His Fun Machine (1957)
    Jolly Gene and His Fun Machine
    TV Series
    • Jolly Gene (voice)
    • 1957
  • Nicky and Noodle (1956)
    Nicky and Noodle
    TV Series
    • Nicky
    • Noodle (voice)
    • 1956–1958

Puppetry

  • Mr. Squiggle and Friends (1959)
    Mr. Squiggle and Friends
    8.1
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1959–1999
  • Play School (1966)
    Play School
    7.5
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1976
  • John Ewart and Gina Curtis in ABC Children's TV Club (1957)
    ABC Children's TV Club
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1957–1966
  • Jolly Gene and His Fun Machine (1957)
    Jolly Gene and His Fun Machine
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1957
  • Nicky and Noodle (1956)
    Nicky and Noodle
    TV Series
    • puppeteer
    • 1956–1958

Writer

  • Jolly Gene and His Fun Machine (1957)
    Jolly Gene and His Fun Machine
    TV Series
    • created by
    • 1957
  • Nicky and Noodle (1956)
    Nicky and Noodle
    TV Series
    • created by
    • 1956–1958

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 29, 1921
    • Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died
    • December 6, 2010
    • New South Wales, Australia
  • Spouse
    • Margaret Hetherington1958 - December 6, 2010 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Stephen Hetherington
  • Parents
      Frederick Hetherington
  • Relatives
    • Tom Hetherington-Welch(Grandchild)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was awarded the OAM (Order of Australia Medal) in the 1990 Queen's Honours List for his services to illustration.

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