Having been raised and educated in London and New York, Rupert began his career dubbing films as apprentice to ‘the man of a thousand voices’ Robert Rietty. BBC Radio followed, where Rupert honed his craft with, among others, maverick director Dirk Maggs, appearing in some 50 radio productions.A natural mimic, Rupert was soon in demand as a voice actor in video-games and animation, spending eight years on Bob the Builder and working regularly for the likes of Turner, Disney, LucasArts, EA Games and Sony.When the world of advertising came knocking, he quickly became one of the most sought after voice actors in London, working on hundreds of campaigns with some of the world’s top agencies. He has also voiced over 5000 TV and radio promos.Rupert has won critical acclaim in the UK, Australia, and the US for his prolific audiobook work, having narrated over 250 titles, and as an actor he has appeared frequently on stage and screen, most notably in the West End productions of ‘Stones in his Pockets’ and ‘The 39 Steps’, for which he and his fellow cast members won the 2007 Olivier Award for Best Comedy.In 2012 Rupert moved to Sydney, where he continues to work behind the microphone.
Rupert Degas
Movies
Roadside Romeo
This is the story of Romeo. A dude who was living the life. He had the works – the mansion to live in, the chicks to party with and the cars to be driven around in. Until one day, the family he was the favorite pet of, decided to move…
Fun Facts
Attended Hill House School in Knightsbridge and Emanuel School in Wandsworth, London.
Plays piano.
He lived in London until 2012 and now resides in Sydney.
Passionate collector of fine wines.
He has lived in Paris, Barcelona and New York and speaks fluent French.
Son of Brian Degas and Maggie Clews.
Playing several characters in "The 39 Steps"" at the Criterion Theatre in London's West End - Winner of the Olivier Award for the Best New Comedy on 18th of February 2007 and the Whatsonstage.com Award for Best New Comedy on 27th February. [February 2007]"