Person

Les Dawson

Acting · 1931–1993 · Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UK

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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  Wogan

  Self

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  Opportunity Knocks

  1956

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  Going Live!

  Self

• Pebble Mill

  Self

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  Sykes

  Self

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  An Audience with...

  Self (archive footage)

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  Blankety Blank

  Self - Presenter

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  Performance

  Nona

• Friday People

  1985

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  Sez Les

  Self / Various Characters

• 2022Les Dawson: 30 Funniest MomentsArchive Footage
• 2021Les Dawson Lost TapesSelf (Archive)
• 2006When Comedy Changed ForeverSelf (archive material)
• 2004The Best of Les Dawson
• 1991NonaNona
• 1991Pebble MillSelf
• 1991PerformanceNona
• 1991Fast FriendsSelf - Host
• 1987Going Live!Self
• 1987The Grand Knockout TournamentSelf
• 1985Friday People
• 1982The Funny Side of ChristmasAda
• 1982WoganSelf
• 1981Summertime Special
• 1979The Dawson Watch
• 1979Blankety BlankSelf - Presenter
• 1978The Les Dawson Show
• 1978An Audience with...Self (archive footage)
• 1977Dawson and FriendsSelf / Various
• 1975Seaside Special
• 1975Dawson's Weekly
• 1975The Loner
• 1975Dawson's Electric Cinema
• 1974Les Dawson's Christmas Box
• 1974Sounds Like Les Dawson
• 1972SykesSelf
• 1969Sez LesSelf / Various Characters
• 1968CillaSelf
• 1966International Cabaret
• 1956Opportunity Knocks