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Rob Rackstraw

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Rob Rackstraw

Born October 31, 1965 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK60 films

Robert "Rob" Rackstraw (born 31 October 1965 in Sunderland) is a British voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his various voices in the television series Bob the Builder, mainly the scarecrow Spud.  He has an extensive voice over career over 15 years long and is considered to be one of the UK's leading male voice actors. He also played the main villain Pew in The Legends of Treasure Island, and Captain Campion in Watership Down.

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He also wrote episodes of Avenger Penguins and Fantomcat.

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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth posterFirst watchHere We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth20207.6as Crowd Voice (voice)On the eve of Earth Day, a precocious seven-year-old learns about the wonders of the planet from his parents—and a mysterious exhibit at the aptly named Museum of Everything.View film

Filmography

60 films as actor
  1. 2025Tricky & The Cereal KillersTricky
  2. 2023The Octonauts & the Great Summer AdventureKwazii (voice)
  3. 2023The DiscardedCat (voice)
  4. 2021Thomas & Friends: Animal AdventuresJames / Owen / The Small Controller / The Thin Clergyman / Announcer / Elephant Carer / Troublesome Truck (voice)
  5. 2021Thomas and Friends: The Super EngineJames / Announcer / Toby / Worker (voice)
  6. 2021Octonauts & the Ring of FireKwazii (voice)
  7. 2020Octonauts and the Great Barrier ReefKwazii (Voice)
  8. 2020Thomas & Friends: Marvellous MachineryJames / Toby / Bernie / Professor Friedrich (voice)
  9. 2020Octonauts and the Caves of Sac ActunKwazii (Voice)
  10. 2020Thomas & Friends: Carnival Day!James (voice)
  11. 2020Thomas and Friends: The Royal EngineJames / The Thin Clergyman / Mainland Engine Cleaners / Toby / Passenger / Thief / Stanley / Owen / Workman (voice)
  12. 2020Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet EarthCrowd Voice (voice)
  13. 2020Thomas & Friends: Steam Team to the RescueJames / Flynn / Big Mickey / Monty / Knapford Stationmaster / Passenger / Troublesome Trucks (voice)
  14. 2019Thomas & Friends: A Colourful WorldJames / Fat Tiger Hunter / Passenger / Trailer Voice-Over / Film Crew Leader / Giant Panda (voice)
  15. 2019Thomas & Friends: Digs & DiscoveriesJames / The Road Finisher (voice)
  16. 2019Thomas & Friends: Monkey Trouble!Toby / James / Isla's Radio / Dock Worker / Bradford (voice)
  17. 2018Thomas & Friends: Here Comes the Steam Team!James / Passengers (voice)
  18. 2018Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The MovieJames / Toby / Donald / Sam / Big Mickey / The Thin Clergyman / African Race Announcer (voice)
  19. 2018Thomas & Friends: On the Go with ThomasJames / Toby / James' Driver / Knapford Workman (voice)
  20. 2018Thomas & Friends: Danger at the DocksBig Mickey / Sea Serpent / Toby (voice)
  21. 2017Thomas & Friends: Christmas on SodorFlynn / Carolers / The Thin Clergyman / James / Donald / Signalman / The Small Controller (voice)
  22. 2017Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond SodorJames / Toby / Troublesome Trucks (voice)
  23. 2017Thomas & Friends: Extraordinary EnginesJames / Hugo / The Thin Clergyman (voice)
  24. 2017Thomas & Friends: Tales from the RailsPassenger / Toby / Quarry Workers / Bradford (voice)
  25. 2016Thomas and Friends: Ultimate Friendship AdventuresQuarry Workers / James / Passenger / Stanley / Flynn / Painter (voice)
  26. 2016Octonauts - 15 Underwater AdventuresKwazii
  27. 2016Thomas & Friends: Full Steam to the Rescue!Flynn / Painter / Toby (voice)
  28. 2016Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the TracksJames / Donald / Douglas' Driver (voice)
  29. 2016Thomas & Friends: The Great RaceAxel / Raul / Carlos / Ivan / Etienne / Flynn / Great Railway Show Announcer (voice)
  30. 2016Thomas & Friends: Start Your Engines!James / Soccer Players (voice)
  31. 2015Thomas & Friends: Tales on the RailsJames (voice)
  32. 2015Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas CarolJames (voice)
  33. 2015Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The MovieToby (voice)
  34. 2015Thomas & Friends: Whale of a Tale and Other Sodor AdventuresJames / Stanley / Passengers (voice)
  35. 2013Bob the Builder: Hammer TimeSpud / Mr. Bernard Bentley
  36. 2012Bob the Builder: Teamwork TimeSpud / Mr. Bentley / Grabber
  37. 2012Bob the Builder: Build It and They Will Come
  38. 2011HiT Favorites: Preschool FunMr. Bentley (voice)
  39. 2011Bob the Builder: The Big Dino DigSpud (voice)
  40. 2011Verne on VacationHorace / Gaston (voice)
  41. 2010Bob the Builder: The Golden HammerScoop / Muck / Travis / Spud / Mr. Bentley / Packer / Splasher (voice)
  42. 2008Bob the Builder: Race to the FinishSpud / Mr. Bentley / Grabber (voice)
  43. 2008Bob the Builder: On Site - Houses & PlaygroundsRoley
  44. 2007Bob the Builder: Scrambler to the RescueSpud / Mr. Bentley
  45. 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big ScreenMr. Bentley (voice)
  46. 2007Robin Hood: Quest for the King(Voice)
  47. 2006Bob the Builder: Built to be WildSpud / Mr. Bentley / Rusty Rogers / Dollar / Brandy (voice)
  48. 2006HiT Favourites: Happy Children's FavouritesScoop / Muck / Travis / Spud (voice)
  49. 2005Outback ChristmasBuster / George / Sammy
  50. 2005The Adventures of Renny the FoxRufus (voice)
  51. 2005Bob the Builder: Bob's Big PlanSpud (US & UK), Mr. Bentley (US & UK), Scoop (UK), Muck (UK)
  52. 2004Bob The Builder: Scoop's Favorite Adventures
  53. 2004Bob the Builder: Bob Saves the Day!
  54. 2003Bob the Builder: The Knights of Can-A-LotScoop / Muck / Roley / Spud / Mr. Beasley / Mr. Bentley (voice)
  55. 2001Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The MovieVarious (voice)
  56. 1998Gogs: Gogwana
  57. 1994Friendly Monsters: A Monster Christmas(voice)
  58. 1994Friendly Monsters: A Monster Easter
  59. 1994Friendly Monsters: A Monster Holiday
  60. 1993Zit: The Video(voices)