Cast & creator
Philip Herbert
Best known for NOVA, The Bill, Peep Show
Philip Herbert (born 28 January 1957 in London) is an English actor and mime artist, best known as his comedic alter ego, Hugh Jelly, a sidekick to comedian Julian Clary on the 1989–90 quiz show Sticky Moments with Julian Clary. In addition to several TV roles, Herbert appeared as Hermi Odle, one of Jabba the Hutt's henchmen in Return of the Jedi and as Ginger in Carry On Columbus. More recently he has appeared on The Bill, Casualty, Trial & Retribution and The Family.
12
film credits
10
television credits
22
1974–2023 · acting roles
6.3
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (22)
Showing 22 of 22 credits
NOVA
Count de Amerval
1974
The Bill
1984
Peep Show
Lazerbowl Manager
2003
Return of the Jedi
Hermi Odle - Jabba's 2nd Servant (uncredited)
1983
Cadfael
Rabble Rouser
1994
The Spa
Mr Williams
2013
All About George
2005
Victor/Victoria
Drag Host (uncredited)
1982
Stories of Lost Souls
Paul
2004
Terry and Julian
Airport Security
1992Terry and Julian
Madam Hugh
1992Terry and Julian
Priest
1992Terry and Julian
Limo driver
1992
Einstein's Big Idea
Count de Amerval
2005
Carry On Columbus
Ginger
1992
Riot at the Rite
Antoine
2005
The Hedgehog
Man
2015
Tish
Self
2023
New Year's Eve
Paul
2002
Sabotage!!
Servant
2000
City Rats
Cowboy John
2009
Co-ed Starlets
Actor
1996