
Les Dawson
Known for Acting · 30 credits
- Born
- 1931-02-02
- Died
- 1993-06-10
- Place of birth
- Collyhurst, Manchester, England, UK
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (21)

Wogan
1982
as Self
Pebble Mill
1991
as Self

An Audience with...
1978
as Self (archive footage)

Opportunity Knocks
1956

Performance
1991
as Nona

Blankety Blank
1979
as Self - Presenter

Going Live!
1987
as Self

Sykes
1972
as Self

Cilla
1968
as Self

Sez Les
1969
as Self / Various Characters

Seaside Special
1975
Friday People
1985

The Les Dawson Show
1978
International Cabaret
1966

Dawson's Weekly
1975

Les Dawson's Christmas Box
1974

The Dawson Watch
1979

Summertime Special
1981

Dawson and Friends
1977
as Self / Various
The Loner
1975
Fast Friends
1991
as Self - Host
Movies (9)

When Comedy Changed Forever
2006
as Self (archive material)

The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
as Self

Les Dawson Lost Tapes
2021
as Self (Archive)

The Funny Side of Christmas
1982
as Ada
Nona
1991
as Nona

Sounds Like Les Dawson
1974

Dawson's Electric Cinema
1975

Les Dawson: 30 Funniest Moments
2022
as Archive Footage

The Best of Les Dawson
2004
About Les Dawson
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. With 30 credits spanning from 1956 to 2022, Les Dawson has appeared in 9 films and 21 TV shows.
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Most Popular Les Dawson Movies
- When Comedy Changed Forever (2006) — as Self (archive material)
- The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) — as Self
- Les Dawson Lost Tapes (2021) — as Self (Archive)
- The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) — as Ada
- Nona (1991) — as Nona
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