<P> Peter John Sallis , OBE ( 1 February 1921 -- 2 June 2017 ) was an English actor , known for his work on British television . He was the voice of Wallace in the Academy Award - honored Wallace and Gromit films and played Norman `` Cleggy '' Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine from its 1973 inception until its final episode in 2010 , making him the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes . </P>
<P> Peter John Sallis , OBE ( 1 February 1921 -- 2 June 2017 ) was an English actor , known for his work on British television . He was the voice of Wallace in the Academy Award - honored Wallace and Gromit films and played Norman `` Cleggy '' Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine from its 1973 inception until its final episode in 2010 , making him the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes . </P>
who does the voice of wallace in wallace and gromit
who does the voice of wallace in wallace and gromit
Peter John Sallis
Peter John Sallis