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Dennis Waterman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 24, 1948 |
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| Died | May 08, 2022 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Clapham, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Dennis Waterman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Star of television series such as 'The Sweeney', 'Minder', and 'New Tricks' |
Intro
Dennis Waterman was an English actor and singer, best known for his roles in popular television series such as 'The Sweeney', 'Minder', and 'New Tricks'. Renowned for playing 'tough guy' characters, he also sang the theme songs for many of the shows he starred in.
Early Life & Background
Dennis Waterman was born on 24 February 1948 in Clapham, London. He was the youngest of nine children. Waterman attended the Corona Theatre School, where he began training as an actor from a young age.
Career Highlights
- Notable for his role as DS George Carter in 'The Sweeney' (1975–1978) [1][2]
- Played Terry McCann in 'Minder' (1979–1989, 2009) [1][2]
- Starred as Gerry Standing in 'New Tricks' (2003–2015) [1][2]
- Recorded the theme songs for 'Minder' and 'New Tricks' [2]
- Began his acting career as a child, with his first film appearance in 'Night Train for Inverness' (1960) [2]
Trivia
- He was also a singer and released several albums during his career [2]
- Waterman was married four times [1][2]
- He made regular appearances on stage and in film as well as television [2]
FAQs
People also ask
When was Dennis Waterman born?
Dennis Waterman was born the 24 February 1948.
Where is Dennis Waterman from?
Clapham, London, England.
On His Birth-Day
About February 24th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 24, 1948, the Communist Party solidified its control over Czechoslovakia, following the resignation of key government officials. This event marked a critical point in the establishment of a communist regime in the country.
- Day of the week: February 24th, 1948 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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