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THIS CBBC star looks unrecognisable over a decade on from starring in hit children’s TV show. Wizards Vs Aliens star Percelle Ascott, 31, played fan favourite Benny Sherwood in the British Sci-fi kids show. Advertisement 5 Percelle Ascott played fan favourite Benny Sherwood in the British Sci-fi kids show Credit: Getty 5 The show ran from 2012-2014 and has many connections to Doctor Who Credit: BBC The CBBC series starred Tom Clarke (Scott Haran), a teen Wizard, and his scientist best friend Benny Sherwood as they come across an alien race who have invaded Earth to consume anything connected to Magic.
Benny, is the quirky funny best friend who helps Tom on his many missions using his skills in technology. The show ran from 2012-2014 and has many connections to Doctor Who with Percelle going on to appear in Doctor Who-related works following his time on the kids series. The show was originally created to fill in the 5 pm schedule slot previously held by sister show, The Sarah Jane Adventures after its main actress, Elisabeth Sladen died.
Advertisement Read More on Child Stars ROCK ON Child stars tie knot 22yrs after meeting on movie set - do you recognise them? Percelle left the show in 2014 after 3 seasons and ended up going on to bag himself numerous acting credits. In 2018, Ascott starred in the Netflix supernatural series The Innocents alongside Hollywood A-Lister Guy Pearce. That same year, he went on to appear in the Doctor Who episode The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos as well as Rapman's web trilogy Shiro's Story which has amassed over 30 million views on Youtube.
Fast forward to 2024 Percelle looks unrecognisable with his new dapper style and growing out his hair. Advertisement Most read in TV I WONDER WHY Masked Singer fans ‘work out’ Dressed Crab is 90s star saying ‘it’s so clear' GAME MASTERS The Traitors shock as surprise winners walk away with huge £94k cash prize Exclusive TAKE TWO Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae hosted separate parties for daughter Bambi’s birthday lusting love Corrie fans stunned by shock age-gap romance after surprise night of passion The actor is now a father to a daughter who he welcomed with his partner last year. The Dad-of-one often takes to social media to share updates on his life and hosts a podcast show where he talks about fatherhood.
Tracy Beaker star reprises iconic role for spin-off series - 23 years after making debut Most recently, Percelle has starred in the BBC drama Domino Day which aired last January and has an upcoming role in the show I, Jack Wright. Away from acting Percelle co-founded the business The Wall of Comedy an impressive social media platform that has billions of views worldwide. Advertisement Alongside fellow actor Joivan Wade they created an hilarious online series called Mandem on the Wall but the show didn't get picked up by broadcasters.
So instead the duo along with Tafara Makopa created their own platform for comedy, that expanded and became entertainment business which is now a multi-million pound buisness. They won Buisness of The Year award at this years Powerlist awards which celebrates Britains top 100 most influential Men & Women of African Heritage. 5 Percelle starred in Doctor Who back in 2018 Credit: BBC Advertisement 5 Percelle welcomed his daughter with his partner last year Credit: Getty 5 Most recently, Percelle has starred in new BBC drama Domino Day which aired last January Credit: BBC.
