Jim Dale
Jim Dale , MBE , actually James Smith , (born August 15, 1935 in Rothwell , Northamptonshire , England ) is a British actor , singer and comedian .
Life
Dale began a career as a stand-up comedian after serving in the Army . Among other things, he had engagements as a warm-upper at a variety show. On the side he worked as a pop singer and lyricist, his producer was George Martin , later producer of The Beatles . In 1963 Gerald Thomas gave him a supporting role in the carry-on film Is Yes Crazy - These Tired Taxi Drivers (Carry on Cabby) . It was intended as a one-off role, but although it was only a minor supporting role, it was so well received by the audience that he was hired for the next carry-on film and was henceforth an integral part of the carry-on troupe. In 1966 he had his only musical hit, Georgy Girl , which had sold millions of copies , music by Tom Springfield, sung by The Seekers . In 1992 he played the leading role in the first carry-on film in 14 years, Carry on Columbus (German title: Mach's nochmal Columbus ). But the attempt to reissue the carry-on series failed. In the late 1970s, he was also seen in several Disney films, including as Dr. Terminus in the fantasy musical Elliot, the smile monster (Pete's Dragon) .
Today Jim Dale speaks, among other things, the US version of the Harry Potter audiobooks and the narrator in the series Pushing Daisies . Since May 2006 he has played the role of Mr. Peachum in the Broadway play Threepenny Opera at Studio 54 .
From his first marriage (1957–1977) Dale has four children, his son Adam is a cameraman. He has been married for a second time since 1980.
Honors
In 2003 he was appointed by the Queen as a member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Filmography (selection)
- 1961: Quintet with harp and trumpet (Raisin the Wind)
- 1962: The Iron Maiden
- 1963: Nurse on Wheels
- 1963: It's crazy - those tired taxi drivers (Carry On Cabby)
- 1963: It's crazy - a dismantled frigate (Carry On Jack)
- 1964: It's crazy - agents on the powder keg (Carry On Spying)
- 1964: It's crazy - Caesar loves Cleopatra (Carry On Cleo)
- 1965: It's crazy - the brazen cowboy (Carry On Cowboy)
- 1966: It's crazy - alarm in the horror castle (Carry On Screaming!)
- 1966: It's crazy - Just don't lose your head (Carry On Don't Lose your Head)
- 1967: The Plank
- 1967: It's crazy - No water flows in the desert (Carry On Follow That Camel)
- 1967: Carry On Doctor (Carry On Doctor)
- 1969: Carry On Again Doctor (Carry On Again Doctor)
- 1973: Until the Last Patient (The National Health)
- 1973: Digby , the Biggest Dog in the World
- 1977: The Adventures of Joseph Andrews (Joseph Andrews)
- 1977: Elliot, the Smirking Monster (Pete's Dragon)
- 1978: Hot Shots, Cold Feet (Hot Lead and Cold Feet)
- 1979: Unidentified Flying Oddball (The Spaceman and King Arthur)
- 1985: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
- 1992: Do It Again, Columbus (Carry On Columbus)
- 1993: The Moment of Truth (The American Clock)
- 1997: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Hunchback)
Web links
- Jim Dale in theInternet Movie Database(English)
- Official website
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Dale, Jim |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Smith, James (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actor and comedian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 15, 1935 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rothwell , Northamptonshire , England , UK |