Classic Sci-Fi and Tim Burton Magic | Deep Roy (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The NeverEnding Story)

About this episode

Jim Cummings interviews Deep Roy about his career in sci-fi and fantasy films, including his work with Tim Burton and practical effects.

This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes legendary character actor Deep Roy! Known for his unforgettable performance as the Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and his appearances across the Star Wars and Star Trek universes, Deep Roy has built one of the most distinctive and wide-ranging careers in genre film and television. With decades of work spanning sci-fi, fantasy, cult classics, and blockbuster hits, he remains a beloved figure whose performances have left a lasting mark on pop culture. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Deep Roy shares his remarkable journey into Hollywood—from early opportunities in British television to landing memorable roles in iconic productions. He reflects on collaborating with visionary directors like Tim Burton, discusses the unique challenge of portraying multiple characters in a single film, and offers behind-the-scenes stories from major projects including Flash Gordon and The NeverEnding Story. Deep Roy also opens up about adapting to different filmmaking styles, working with practical effects, and bringing personality to characters with minimal dialogue. Jim and Deep Roy dive deep into the world of practical…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Cummings

Guest: Deep Roy

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• fantasy
• film history
• character acting
• practical effects
• Tim Burton

Keywords

• Deep Roy
• Tim Burton
• practical effects
• sci-fi
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• The NeverEnding Story
• character acting
• film history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Star Wars, Star Trek

Books & works: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The NeverEnding Story, Flash Gordon

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