Les Dawson
Biography
Les Dawson works in acting. Born February 2, 1931 in Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UK. Died June 10, 1993. Archytele tracks 34 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Les Dawson: 30 Funniest Moments (2022) as Archive Footage
- Les Dawson Lost Tapes (2021) as Self (Archive)
- When Comedy Changed Forever (2006) as Self (archive material)
- The Best of Les Dawson (2004)
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Performance (1991) as Nona
- Nona (1991) as Nona
- Fast Friends (1991) as Self - Host
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) as Self
- Friday People (1985)
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) as Ada
- Summertime Special (1981)
- Blankety Blank (1979) as Self - Presenter
- The Dawson Watch (1979)
- The Dawson Watch (1979) Writer
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self (archive footage)
- The Les Dawson Show (1978)
- Dawson and Friends (1977) as Self / Various
- Dawson and Friends (1977) Writer
- Dawson and Friends (1977) Creator
- Seaside Special (1975)
- Dawson's Weekly (1975)
- The Loner (1975)
- Dawson's Electric Cinema (1975)
- Les Dawson's Christmas Box (1974)
- Les Dawson's Christmas Box (1974) Writer
- Sounds Like Les Dawson (1974)
- Sykes (1972) as Self
- Sez Les (1969) as Self / Various Characters
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- International Cabaret (1966)
- Opportunity Knocks (1956)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Les Dawson best known for?
Les Dawson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pebble Mill (1991), Crossing Over (2009), The Rooster (1981), Wogan (1982).
When and where was Les Dawson born?
Les Dawson was born on February 2, 1931 in Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UK. They passed away on June 10, 1993.
How many credits does Les Dawson have?
Les Dawson has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2022.
What is Les Dawson's background in cinema and television?
Les Dawson (2 February 1931 – 10 June 1993) was an English comedian, actor, writer, and presenter, who is best remembered for his deadpan style, curmudgeonly persona and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cilla (1968) as Self — aged about 37
- Sykes (1972) as Self — aged about 41
- Sez Les (1969) as Self / Various Characters — aged about 38
- Wogan (1982) as Self — aged about 51
- Blankety Blank (1979) as Self - Presenter — aged about 48
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 47
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