Lionel Blair
Acting Born Dec 12, 1928 Died Nov 4, 2021 Montreal, Canada 55 credits
Biography
Lionel Blair works in acting. Born December 12, 1928 in Montreal, Canada. Died November 4, 2021. Archytele tracks 55 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!
Cheap Cheap Cheap
The Real Marigold Hotel
The Last Leg
Run For Your Wife
Big Brother's Bit on the SideCelebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
The Unforgettable Harry Secombe
The Week We Went To War
Celebrity JuiceBritain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on IceBritain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice
Britain's Got More Talent
The Story of Light Entertainment
The FarmKenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayFootballers' Wives
Celebrity Big Brother
Loose Women
MelissaAn Audience with Elton John
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
The Ant & Dec Show
Ready, Steady, Cook
Pebble MillLazarus and Dingwall
The Word
Birds of a Feather
Absolute Beginners
CountdownThe Kenny Everett Television Show
Bullseye
Give Us a ClueThe Plank
An Audience with...The Kenny Everett Video Show
Mission: Monte Carlo
The Persuaders!
The Magic Christian · Choreographer
Full Filmography
55 titles- Larry Grayson: Shut That Door! (2018) as Himself - Entertainer
- Cheap Cheap Cheap (2017) as Self
- The Real Marigold Hotel (2016) as Self
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Run For Your Wife (2012) as Cyril
- Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
- Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
- The Unforgettable Harry Secombe (2010) as Self
- The Week We Went To War (2009)
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (2008)
- Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (2008) as Self
- Britain's Got More Talent (2007) as Self
- The Story of Light Entertainment (2006) as Self
- The Farm (2004) as Self
- Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits (2004) as Self
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self
- Footballers' Wives (2002) as Lionel Blair
- Celebrity Big Brother (2001) as Self
- Loose Women (1999) as Self
- Melissa (1997) as Party Guest
- An Audience with Elton John (1997) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- The Ant & Dec Show (1995)
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Lazarus and Dingwall (1991) as Duane Blake
- The Word (1990)
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Lionel Blair
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Harry Charms
- Countdown (1982)
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest
- Give Us a Clue (1979) as Self - Boys Team Captain
- The Plank (1979) as Paint-covered House Owner
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)
- Mission: Monte Carlo (1974) as Quinn Travis (archive footage)
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Quinn Travis
- The Magic Christian (1969) Choreographer
- Frost on Sunday (1968) as Self – Guest
- Maroc 7 (1967) as Hotel Receptionist
- Promise Her Anything (1966) Choreographer
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) as T.V. Floor Manager
- The Beauty Jungle (1964) as Talk of the Town Producer
- The Cool Mikado (1963) as Nanki
- Play It Cool (1962) as Himself
- The Main Attraction (1962)
- The World of Suzie Wong (1960) as Dancing Sailor
- Jazz Boat (1960) as Dancer on Boat
- The Bruce Forsyth Show (1959)
- The Bruce Forsyth Show (1959) Stage Director
- The Sooty Show (1955) as Himself
- The Limping Man (1953) as The Dancer
- Esther as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lionel Blair best known for?
Lionel Blair is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mandrake (2010), Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011), Voices of a Distant Star (2002), Celebrity Juice (2008).
When and where was Lionel Blair born?
Lionel Blair was born on December 12, 1928 in Montreal, Canada. They passed away on November 4, 2021.
How many credits does Lionel Blair have?
Lionel Blair has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2018.
What is Lionel Blair's background in cinema and television?
Lionel Blair was an English actor, choreographer, tap dancer and television presenter. Making regular appearances as a dancer and entertainer on British television throughout the late 1960s, the 1970s and early 1980s, he also presented the quiz programme Name That Tune, and was a team captain on Give Us a Clue.
Lionel Blair by the numbers
55credits
19films
36TV series
1953–2018active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978) — aged about 49
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 52
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Quinn Travis — aged about 42
- Lazarus and Dingwall (1991) as Duane Blake — aged about 62
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self — aged about 53
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) as T.V. Floor Manager — aged about 35
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