Jon Culshaw is a renowned actor, comedian, and impressionist known for his extensive vocal range and ability to embody a diverse array of public figures. His career highlights include starring roles in popular satirical shows and a prolific voice acting portfolio. After becoming a star of the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 comedy series ‘Dead Ringers’ from 2000 to 2007, and its BBC Two television adaptation from 2002 to 2007, Jon Culshaw established himself as a versatile actor, comedian, and impressionist. His professional broadcasting career began in 1987 at Red Rose Radio, leading to DJ roles on Viking FM in the late 1980s and hosting breakfast shows on Pennine Radio and Radio Wave.
His prolific involvement in ‘Doctor Who’ productions continued, including portraying Kamelion in audio dramas in 2019 and voicing President Donald Trump in the animated film ‘The Queen’s Corgi’ (2019). He also co-presented ‘Secrets of the National Trust’ in 2017 and narrated ‘Sun, Sea, and Selling Houses’ until 2023. Most recently, Culshaw played David Bowie in the BBC radio play ‘The Final Take: Bowie in the Studio’ in 2018. In 2023, he took on significant television roles, appearing as Bertram Jewell in ‘Midsomer Murders’ and portraying Boris Johnson in ‘Partygate.’ His ongoing commitment to the ‘Doctor Who’ universe sees him reprising Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and set to portray The Twelfth Doctor in upcoming audio dramas slated for 2025-2026, further cementing his status as a celebrated and versatile performer across diverse platforms.