Pingu
Pingu
- Full name: Pingu Noot
- Species: Penguin
- Gender: Male
- Age: 6 years old
- Occupation: Student
- Family:
- Father: Pingg
- Mother: Pingi
- Sister: Pinga
- Brother: Pinguino
- Friends:
- Robby
- Pingu's Grandpa
- Pingu's Grandma
- Pingg's Grandpa
- Pingi's Grandma
- The Penguin Postman
- The Fishmonger
- The Baker
- The Butcher
- The Greengrocer
- The Milkman
- The Policeman
- The Fireman
- The Doctor
- The Nurse
- The Teacher
- The Headmaster
- Enemies:
- The Bully
- The Meanies
- The Aliens
Celebrity
- Pingu is a Swiss stop-motion animated children's television series created by Otmar Gutmann.
- The show first aired in Switzerland on February 7, 1986.
- It has since been broadcast in over 150 countries and translated into over 30 languages.
- Pingu has won numerous awards, including a BAFTA Award for Best Children's Program in 1995.
- The show is known for its simple storylines, its charming characters, and its use of claymation.
- Pingu has become a pop culture icon, and has been featured in various merchandise, including toys, books, video games, and DVDs.
English Language
- Pingu is dubbed in English for its international broadcasts.
- The English dub is produced by HIT Entertainment.
- The English voice cast includes:
- David Holt as Pingu
- Marcello Magni as Robby
- Richard Pearce as Pingg
- Amanda Redman as Pingi
- Kate Harbour as Pinga
- Brian Blessed as Pingu's Grandpa
- Miriam Margolyes as Pingu's Grandma
- Nigel Planer as Pingg's Grandpa
- June Whitfield as Pingi's Grandma
Pingu Merchandise
- Pingu merchandise is available in a wide variety of formats, including:
- Toys
- Books
- Video games
- DVDs
- Clothing
- Accessories
- Home goods