Marc Silk

Marc Silk was born on September 14, 1972, and is a British voice actor with a career spanning several decades. Early on, he demonstrated a creative inclination, presenting a mock radio show during his school years. This show garnered attention from BBC Radio 4, marking an early recognition of his talent. Following this, Silk worked as a radio producer in Coventry, where he hosted a program and directed other voice actors. Though offered a position at BBC Radio 1, he declined due to nervousness. His father, Reg Silk, also had a connection to the entertainment industry, appearing as a stunt double in 'Treasure Island'. These formative experiences laid the groundwork for his future career.

In 1996, Marc Silk established The Production Pit, focusing on voice acting work. He draws inspiration from figures like Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Mel Blanc, shaping his approach to character creation. He briefly presented live continuity on CITV in 1998 and contributed voiceovers for Disney Channel and Cartoon Network promotions. Notably, he voiced Scooby-Doo on Radio 1 Breakfast and played Tey How and Aks Moe in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace in 1999. His versatility continued with roles such as Johnny Bravo in Cartoon Network bumpers from 2000 to 2001, and a range of characters including Scooby and Shaggy Rogers in various promotional materials.

Silk’s extensive body of work includes voicing characters in popular productions like Chicken Run, Bob the Builder, The Pingu Show, Danger Mouse, and Go Jetters. Since 2015, he has hosted Symphonic Star Wars at the Royal Albert Hall, a role he will reprise in 2023. He is also recognized for his portrayal of 'The Sorting Hat' at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando, Warner Bros Hollywood, The Worldwide Harry Potter Exhibition, and Warner Bros Wizarding World, as well as on Talking Sorting Hat merchandise. Marc Silk voices 'Grandmaster Glitch' in the BBC BAFTA nominated 'Go Jetters', and is also known for voicing Bob The Builder (USA & Canada) and Captain Rigby in 'Thunderbirds Are Go'. He has voiced over 30 characters in Danger Mouse, and appears in LEGO Mini-Movies and attractions at LEGOLAND. Beyond acting, he serves as a Vocal Coach / Director for BAFTA award winning 'Share A Story' on CITV and is a patron and supporter of The Brain Tumour Charity in the UK.