Des O'Connor

Des O'Connor

WriterMusic DepartmentActor
Born
January 12, 1932
Died
November 14, 2020
Awards
1 wins, 1 nominations

Brought up on Northampton where he had his first job and played football for Northampton Town. He joined the RAF and on completing his service became a Butlin Redcoat and began to learn the rudiments of comedy which led him to become a professional. After 6 years he got his first big television…

Biography

Brought up on Northampton where he had his first job and played football for Northampton Town. He joined the RAF and on completing his service became a Butlin Redcoat and began to learn the rudiments of comedy which led him to become a professional. After 6 years he got his first big television break as host of 'Spot That Tune' then compere on 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium' In 1966 he compered the Royal Variety Show. His first record, 'Careless Hands' got to number 3 in the top ten, his second, 'I Pretend' also got into the top ten.

Actor

Morecambe and Wise at the BBCMorecambe and Wise at the BBC(1979)as Various
The Morecambe & Wise ShowThe Morecambe & Wise Show(1968)as German Firing Squad Soldier

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Des O'Connor

Credit Score: Des O'Connor

98
197819791980
Various
Mon Jan 01 1979 – Wed Mar 28 1979
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnown★WinsNomsVotes
1Morecambe and Wise at the BBC5.001979•7.90018