Jeff Lumby
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Jeff Lumby is a Canadian actor
and voice actor. He is a member of the Lumby family, who created and produced the 1980s Canadian children's television series, Size Small
, where he appeared as "Tex". Lumby played "Winston Rothschild, III", the septic tank
and sewer technician character on The Red Green Show
.
Jeff is currently involved in Skatoony
on Teletoon. Skatoony which was originally developed in the UK debuted in Canada in 2010 and Jeff voices one of the new additions to the North American version, Studio Executive and Producer, Charles La Puck. Jeff has provided animated voices to many projects over the years, including the English dub adaptation of the Sailor Moon (English version) anime
series; his sister, Lisa Lumby-Richards (who appeared on Size Small as "Grandma Gussie"), was a screenwriter
for the adaptation.
For eight years, he was a radio personality
on Hamilton, Ontario
station CJXY-FM
, the rock station that was then Y95.3. He subsequently co-hosted the morning show on Toronto
country radio station CISS-FM
prior to its 1999 flip to contemporary hit radio. In January 2007, he returned to radio as lead morning host of radio station CJDV-FM
, 107.5 Dave FM, a Corus Entertainment
Radio Station broadcasting from the Tri-Cities of Cambridge/Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. He has since left.
On July 5, 2010, Lumby became the interim morning show host on sports radio station The FAN 590 in Toronto after the station fired its long running morning show duo of Don Landry
and former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Gord Stellick
. He hosted on an interim basis until a permanent replacement for Landry & Stellick was found. Andrew Krystal
was later named the eventual replacement as host for the FAN 590's morning show.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and voice actor. He is a member of the Lumby family, who created and produced the 1980s Canadian children's television series, Size Small
Size Small
Size Small was a Canadian children's television series first produced in 1982. Written by and starring the Lumby family, characters included Miss Helen , Oliver , Grandma Gussie , Tex , and Friend Record, a giant record who plays the spoons...
, where he appeared as "Tex". Lumby played "Winston Rothschild, III", the septic tank
Septic tank
A septic tank is a key component of the septic system, a small-scale sewage treatment system common in areas with no connection to main sewage pipes provided by local governments or private corporations...
and sewer technician character on The Red Green Show
The Red Green Show
The Red Green Show is a Canadian television comedy that aired on various channels in Canada, with its ultimate home at CBC Television, and on Public Broadcasting Service stations in the United States, from 1991 until the series finale April 7, 2006 on CBC...
.
Jeff is currently involved in Skatoony
Skatoony
Skatoony is a children's quiz show, pitting live-action kids against cartoons. The show used to air on Cartoon Network in the UK. It is hosted by 'Chudd Chudders' and 'The Earl' .-History:...
on Teletoon. Skatoony which was originally developed in the UK debuted in Canada in 2010 and Jeff voices one of the new additions to the North American version, Studio Executive and Producer, Charles La Puck. Jeff has provided animated voices to many projects over the years, including the English dub adaptation of the Sailor Moon (English version) anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series; his sister, Lisa Lumby-Richards (who appeared on Size Small as "Grandma Gussie"), was a screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
for the adaptation.
For eight years, he was a radio personality
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
on Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
station CJXY-FM
CJXY-FM
CJXY-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 107.9 FM and serving the Hamilton, Ontario market, but licensed to the nearby city of Burlington. The station broadcasts a mainstream rock format as Y108. Its signal can be heard as far north as Toronto and Vaughan and as far south as St....
, the rock station that was then Y95.3. He subsequently co-hosted the morning show on Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
country radio station CISS-FM
CISS-FM
CISS-FM is a Canadian radio station in Ottawa, Ontario. The station broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format at 105.3 on the FM dial, using the brand name 105.3 Kiss FM.-History:...
prior to its 1999 flip to contemporary hit radio. In January 2007, he returned to radio as lead morning host of radio station CJDV-FM
CJDV-FM
CJDV-FM, branded as 107.5 Dave FM, is a mainstream rock radio station, broadcasting at 107.5 FM in Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, with offices in Cambridge and Kitchener.-History:In 1954, Galt Broadcasting launched CKGR, 1110 AM, a daytimer...
, 107.5 Dave FM, a Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian media and entertainment conglomerate.Corus is a leading Canadian specialty television and radio producer, with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's...
Radio Station broadcasting from the Tri-Cities of Cambridge/Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. He has since left.
On July 5, 2010, Lumby became the interim morning show host on sports radio station The FAN 590 in Toronto after the station fired its long running morning show duo of Don Landry
Don Landry
Don Landry is a Canadian sports broadcaster who formerly hosted the Morning Show on The Fan 590 with Gord Stellick.Landry, along with Stellick, were the brains behind Chacin Cologne...
and former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Gord Stellick
Gord Stellick
Gord Stellick is a Canadian sports broadcaster and former NHL executive. Stellick formerly hosted The Fan 590 Morning Show with Don Landry, and also appears on Hockey Central on Rogers Sportsnet...
. He hosted on an interim basis until a permanent replacement for Landry & Stellick was found. Andrew Krystal
Andrew Krystal
Andrew Krystal is a Canadian radio talk show host. He has previously been heard on the Rogers Communications news talk network in the Canadian Maritimes, and sports talk radio station The Fan 590 in Toronto...
was later named the eventual replacement as host for the FAN 590's morning show.
Live Action
- Tex in Size SmallSize SmallSize Small was a Canadian children's television series first produced in 1982. Written by and starring the Lumby family, characters included Miss Helen , Oliver , Grandma Gussie , Tex , and Friend Record, a giant record who plays the spoons...
- Winston Rothschild, III in The Red Green ShowThe Red Green ShowThe Red Green Show is a Canadian television comedy that aired on various channels in Canada, with its ultimate home at CBC Television, and on Public Broadcasting Service stations in the United States, from 1991 until the series finale April 7, 2006 on CBC...
. - Dr. Fitch in The Perfect ManThe Perfect ManThe Perfect Man is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman and written by Gina Wendkos. It stars Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear and Chris Noth. Filming of the movie began in May 2004...
Animation
- Misha in Sailor MoonSailor MoonSailor Moon, known as , is a media franchise created by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. Fred Patten credits Takeuchi with popularizing the concept of a team of magical girls, and Paul Gravett credits the series with "revitalizing" the magical-girl genre itself...
(original series) - Professor Souichi Tomoe in Sailor Moon S
- Kakeru Oozora in Sailor Moon S: The Movie
- Leonard Sprocket in Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz BoyRicky Sprocket: Showbiz BoyRicky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy is an animated TV series that aired on Nickelodeon and now airs on Nicktoons. Its first airing was on September 1, 2007 in the United Kingdom....
- Jason in The Little Flying BearsThe Little Flying BearsThe Little Flying Bears is an animated television series produced by Zagreb Film and CinéGroupe. It was a Croatian/Canadian co-production which originally aired in 1990.This cartoon helps children realize the importance of protecting the environment...
- Star Idol Judge in 6teen6teen6teen is a Canadian animated sitcom, which premiered in Canada in 2004 on Teletoon. In the USA, 6teen first premiered on Nickelodeon on December 18, 2005 and was removed from the schedule on May 13, 2006 before being removed completely in 2007 before the series' run could be completed. 6teen was...
- Liphdinise in Time Warp TrioTime Warp TrioThe Time Warp Trio is a book series written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith and later by Adam McCauley, which chronicles the adventures of three boys - Joe, Sam, and Fred - who travel through time and space with the aid of the mysterious Book.The storyline has been adapted into an...
- Raccoon in Peep and the Big Wide WorldPeep and the Big Wide WorldPeep and the Big Wide World is an animated cartoon that teaches nature and basic science concepts to preschoolers. The main characters include a baby chicken named Peep and his friends Quack, a blue duck, and Chirp, a red robin with purple eyelids...
- Various Characters in Sons of ButcherSons of ButcherSons of Butcher may refer to:* Sons of Butcher , a Canadian rock band consisting of three members.* Sons of Butcher , their self-titled debut album.* Sons of Butcher , a cartoon based on the band starring their alter egos....
- Various Characters in Odd Job JackOdd Job JackOdd Job Jack was a Canadian animated comedy television show featuring Don McKellar, about one man's misadventures in temporary employment. Seen on and produced for the The Comedy Network, a cable specialty channel, and shown on Adult Swim in Latin America, the show is currently finished its...
, Uncle Joe's Cartoon Playhouse and Hello Kitty and Friends - Charles La Puck in SkatoonySkatoonySkatoony is a children's quiz show, pitting live-action kids against cartoons. The show used to air on Cartoon Network in the UK. It is hosted by 'Chudd Chudders' and 'The Earl' .-History:...
External links
- Jeff Lumby at the Internet Movie Database
- Jeff Lumby's Dave FM Blog Page