Steven Kynman

Steven "Steve" Kynman (born November 12, 1971) is a British actor, voice actor and puppeteer who has worked on various shows in the UK. He is best known for his work in the children TV industry, such as Robert the Robot in Justin's House and for being the current voice of Sam Jones in Fireman Sam.

Early life
Kynman was born in Beverley, England.

Career
He is best known for his work in the children TV industry, most notably Robert the Robot in Justin’s House and for being the current voice of the title character in Fireman Sam.

As a puppeteer his work includes The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Construction Site (TV series), Fimbles, The Hoobs and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

In 2012, he joined the UK and USA voice cast of Thomas & Friends as Duck the Great Western Engine, Ryan, Dart, Paxton, Peter Sam in UK and USA and Porter and Jack in the UK and both Charlie and Butch in the USA dub taking over from Glenn Wrage (Charlie; Season 13 - 15 and Butch; Season 15 - 16) and Ben Small (Charlie; Season 16 - 18).

His other work on the CBeebies channel includes appearing in the annual Christmas productions, sometimes as variations of his character in Justin’s House and sometimes as other characters. He has presented productions of Shakespeare plays that have aired on the channel, in character as a fictionalised version of William Shakespeare. He has also appeared in the CBeebies Prom as both Shakespeare and Robert the Robot made guest appearances on other CBeebies shows ( Swashbuckle (TV series) for example) as Robert and made appearances as Robert in the CBeebies House. He (as Robert) is a relief presenter on the CBeebies show, Stargazing.

In 2015, he joined Bob the Builder in the UK, he was cast as Lofty. He took over from Neil Morrissey who played the role from 1998-2012.

In 2017, Kynman took over as the host of the BBC School Radio programme "Playtime", from the CBeebies presenter Andy Day.

In 2019 he joined the cast of CBBC sketch show Class Dismissed in which he currently plays 5 different characters.

Animated Series

 * Thomas & Friends (1984-present) - Duck, Porter, Ryan, Dart (Seasons 17-on), Paxton, Peter Sam, Slip Coach #3, Jack (UK Dub)


 * Duck, Ryan, Dart (Seasons 17-on), Paxton, Peter Sam, Slip Coach #3, Butch (Seasons 17-on) (US Dub)
 * The Mr. Men Show (2008-2009) - Mr. Nosey (UK Dub)
 * YooHoo to the Rescue (2019-present) - Roodee (UK Dub)

Animated Films

 * Thomas &amp; Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012) - Paxton, Peter Sam (UK/US Dub)
 * Thomas &amp; Friends: King of the Railway (2013) - Paxton, Jack (UK Dub)


 * Paxton (US Dub)
 * Thomas &amp; Friends: Tale of the Brave (2014) - Porter (UK Dub)
 * Thomas &amp; Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (2015) - Duck, Jack (UK Dub)


 * Duck (US Dub)
 * Thomas &amp; Friends: The Great Race (2016) - Duck, Charlie, Porter, Dart, Paxton, Peter Sam (UK Dub)


 * Duck, Charlie, Dart, Paxton, Peter Sam (US Dub)
 * Thomas &amp; Friends: Big World, Big Adventures (2018) - Paxton (UK/US Dub)