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Jim Dale

Acting Born Aug 15, 1935 Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England 61 credits

Biography

Jim Dale is an English actor and voice artist. Born James Smith, he is a member of the Order of the British Empire, having been awarded an MBE. Dale has appeared in the Carry On film series and has narrated audiobooks. He received two Grammy Awards for his work on the Harry Potter audiobook series. Additionally, Dale provided narration for the ABC series Pushing Daisies. In the 1970s, he was a member of the National Theatre Company, which was led by Laurence Olivier.

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Known for

Pushing Daisies

as Narrator (voice)
Film

The Hunchback

as Clopin
▦ Film

Lincoln

as Baltimore Correspondent (voice)

The Equalizer

as Gilbert

American Playhouse

as The Duke
Film

Unidentified Flying Oddball

as Sir Mordred
Film

Pete's Dragon

as Dr. Terminus
Film

Joseph Andrews

as The pedlar

Dinah!

as Self
Film

The National Health

as Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
Film

The Fugitive Kind

as Self

ITV Saturday Night Theatre

as Lucifer Kane

Frequent co-stars

Charles Hawtrey 5 shared titles
Joan Sims 5 shared titles
Sidney James 4 shared titles
Kenneth Williams 4 shared titles
Bernard Bresslaw 4 shared titles
Peter Gilmore 4 shared titles
Peter Butterworth 3 shared titles
Jon Pertwee 3 shared titles
Brian Rawlinson 3 shared titles
Michael Ward 3 shared titles

Career timeline

Jeepers Creepers
Carry On Forever
Pushing Daisies
On Location: The Carry Ons
What's a Carry On?
The Hunchback
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
The American Clock
Carry On ColumbusLincoln
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Equalizer
Scandalous
American Playhouse
Unidentified Flying Oddball
Hot Lead & Cold FeetThe Dancing Princesses
Pete's DragonJoseph AndrewsThat's Carry On!
Tell Me AnotherTell Me Another
Dinah!
The National HealthDigby, the Biggest Dog in the WorldAdolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall
Film '72
ITV Saturday Night TheatreCarry On Again DoctorLock Up Your DaughtersJoin Jim Dale
CillaOoh La La!Rogues' GalleryThe Winter's TaleThe Winter's Tale · Original Music Composer
Don't Lose Your HeadFollow That CamelCarry On DoctorThe Plank
Carry On Screaming!Georgy Girl · Songs
Carry On CowboyThe Big Job
Carry On CleoCarry On JackCarry On Spying
The Iron MaidenCarry On CabbyNurse on Wheels
Thank Your Lucky StarsRaising the Wind
6.5 Special
Six-Five Special

Full filmography

  • Jeepers Creepers (2020) as USA Talk Show Host (voice)
  • Carry On Forever (2015)
  • Pushing Daisies (2007) as Narrator (voice)
  • On Location: The Carry Ons (2001) as Lord Darcy Pue / Bo West (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • What's a Carry On? (1998) as Self - Interviewee
  • The Hunchback (1997) as Clopin
  • Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams (1996) as (Archive footage)
  • The American Clock (1993) as Ted Quinn
  • Carry On Columbus (1992) as Christopher Columbus
  • Lincoln (1992) as Baltimore Correspondent (voice)
  • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1986) as The Duke
  • The Equalizer (1985) as Gilbert
  • Scandalous (1984) as Inspector Anthony Crisp
  • American Playhouse (1982) as The Duke
  • Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979) as Sir Mordred
  • Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978) as Eli / Wild Billy / Jasper Bloodshy
  • The Dancing Princesses (1978) as The Soldier
  • Pete's Dragon (1977) as Dr. Terminus
  • Joseph Andrews (1977) as The pedlar
  • That's Carry On! (1977) as Various Characters (archive footage)
  • Tell Me Another (1976) as Guest
  • Tell Me Another (1976) as Himself
  • Dinah! (1974) as Self
  • The National Health (1973) as Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
  • Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973) as Jeff Eldon
  • Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall (1973) as Spike Milligan
  • Film '72 (1971) as Self
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Lucifer Kane
  • Carry On Again Doctor (1969) as Dr. Jimmy Nookey
  • Lock Up Your Daughters (1969) as Lusty
  • Join Jim Dale (1969)
  • Cilla (1968) as Self
  • Ooh La La! (1968)
  • Rogues' Gallery (1968) as Lucifer Kane
  • The Winter's Tale (1968) as Autolycus
  • The Winter's Tale (1968) Original Music Composer
  • Don't Lose Your Head (1967) as Lord Darcy Pue
  • Follow That Camel (1967) as Bo West
  • Carry On Doctor (1967) as Dr. Jim Kilmore
  • The Plank (1967) as House Painter
  • Carry On Screaming! (1966) as Albert Potter
  • Georgy Girl (1966) Songs
  • Carry On Cowboy (1965) as Marshal P. Knutt
  • The Big Job (1965) as Harold
  • Carry On Cleo (1964) as Horsa
  • Carry On Jack (1964) as Young Carrier
  • Carry On Spying (1964) as Agent Carstairs
  • The Iron Maiden (1963) as Bill
  • Carry On Cabby (1963) as Jeremy
  • Nurse on Wheels (1963) as Tim Taylor
  • Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961)
  • Raising the Wind (1961) as Phil
  • 6.5 Special (1958) as Himself
  • Six-Five Special (1957)
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner/Performer
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Presenter / Performer
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Performer
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Presenter
  • Break-In (1956)