Ben Whitehead

Ben Whitehead is a British actor who has a super cool job! He is the voice of Wallace, the clever inventor from the popular Wallace & Gromit cartoons. Imagine being the voice for a character that everyone loves! Ben took over this special role from another actor, Peter Sallis, who voiced Wallace for a very long time. So, Ben is the new voice for our favorite cheese-loving inventor!

Before Ben Whitehead, the voice of Wallace was Peter Sallis. Peter Sallis was the voice of Wallace for so many years, from the very first cartoons! When Peter Sallis could no longer do the voice, Ben Whitehead stepped in.

It’s like when a new student joins your class and makes new friends. Ben had to learn how to make Wallace sound just right, with his funny accent and his love for cheese. He does a fantastic job!

Wallace and his dog Gromit are famous for their funny adventures and inventions, like the 'Auto-Cooker' or the 'Rocket'. Wallace always has a plan, even if it goes a little bit wrong! Ben Whitehead helps bring Wallace to life with his voice.

When you hear Wallace say 'Cracking toast!' or talk about cheese, it’s Ben’s voice you are hearing. He makes Wallace sound so real and funny, which is why so many people love watching Wallace & Gromit!

Being a voice actor is like being a superhero without a cape! Ben Whitehead uses his voice to create a character that millions of people enjoy. He doesn't have to wear a costume or act in front of a camera all the time.

Instead, he sits in a special room and uses his voice to make Wallace sound exactly how he should. It’s a very important job because the voice is a huge part of what makes Wallace so memorable and loved.