Where was Dennis Waterman born?

Dennis Waterman was an English actor and singer.

Waterman was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, singing the theme tune of the latter two.

Waterman’s acting career spanned 60 years, starting with his childhood roles in film and theatre, and his adult roles in film, television, and West End theatre.

Born on 24 February 1948, in Clapham Town, London, United Kingdom, Waterman was known for the range of roles he played, including;

1. drama (Up the Junction),
2. horror (Scars of Dracula),
3. adventure (Colditz),
4. comedy (Fair Exchange),
5. comedy-drama (Minder),
6. musical (Windy City) and
7. sports (The World Cup: A Captain’s Tale).

   

Waterman’s acting career began in childhood, with his first role in Night Train for Inverness (1960).

Waterman appeared in two small stage roles for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1960 season.

In 1961, at the age of 13, Waterman played the part of Winthrop Paroo in the Adelphi Theatre production of The Music Man.

Waterman appeared in 29 films, with the last being released in 2020.

Sadly, Waterman died in hospital in Spain on 8 May 2022, at the age of 74.