Background
Gibson was born in Kampala, Uganda, before the country gained independence from the United Kingdom.
Gibson was born in Kampala, Uganda, before the country gained independence from the United Kingdom.
Radley College; Central School of Speech and Drama.
He was a chorister at Saint Paul"s Cathedral and educated at Street Paul"s Cathedral School, Radley College near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and the Central School of Speech and Drama. He took part in "Allo "Allo! during the vast majority of the series. Dressed in an ankle-length leather coat and with the obligatory stiff-legged limp and walking stick, Herr Flick spent his life suppressing peasants, seducing Helga, the German town Commandant"s assistant, and vainly trying to get his hands on the original of the painting "The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies" by Van Klomp.
Gibson then toured with the group when "Allo "Allo! transferred to the stage and had successful tours both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
The stage version of the show gave rein to his other skills, and he was able to demonstrate his mastery of the violin. In 2003, he guest starred in the Doctor Who audio drama Flip-Flop.
In the past 15 years, he has divided his time between Ireland and the United Kingdom, and continues to work in films, television, and theatre. Due to the enduring popularity of "Allo! "Allo!, he and Kim Hartman have formed a Flick and Helga fan club and made numerous cabaret appearances, using songs and sketches in character.
In 2012, as guest speakers on the Fred Olsen ships, Boudicca and Balmoral, they travelled to the Canary Islands and up the Amazon River.
In 2014, they were also guest performers at the Malfest Arts Festival in Malpas, Cheshire, and appeared at the War and Peace Show at the Hop Farm in Kent. In 2014 Gibson appeared with fellow "Allo, "Allo! cast members at the Sofia International Film Festival. Gibson also works as a radio actor, scriptwriter and voiceover artist.