Jim Dale
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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Full Filmography
61 titles- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Dale best known for?
Jim Dale is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pushing Daisies (2007), The Hunchback (1997), Lincoln (1992), The Equalizer (1985).
When and where was Jim Dale born?
Jim Dale was born on August 15, 1935 in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England.
How many credits does Jim Dale have?
Jim Dale has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2020.
What is Jim Dale's background in cinema and television?
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 p...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cilla (1968) as Self — aged about 32
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 71
- Lincoln (1992) as Baltimore Correspondent (voice) — aged about 56
- The Equalizer (1985) as Gilbert — aged about 49
- Dinah! (1974) as Self — aged about 38
- The National Health (1973) as Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd — aged about 37
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