Neighbours fans floored by Toby Mangel actor Ben Geurens – 34 years since soap with baby daughter
ok.co.ukHis grandmother was a Neighbours battleaxe who viewers loved to hate – the formidable Mrs Mangel. His dad, hapless but likeable Joe, forced to look after his son after he was sent away to live in Erinsborough.
So most viewers who watched the popular Aussie soap back in the 1990s will remember little Toby Mangel, also known for being cousin to Plain Jane Superbrain and a huge friend to Bouncer, the dog.
Although originally played by actor Finn Greentree-Keane from 1988 to 1990, Ben Geurens is best-known for the role, appearing on screen as Toby until his departure in 1993 – and was even dubbed "the cutest child on Ramsay Street" by Inside Soap magazine.
Ben was lucky enough to get the part when Finn decided to leave the show, and producers called him in after impressing them performing as a stunt double the year before.
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