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Michael Denison (I) (1915–1998)

Actor

One of the finest exponents of the art of light comedy acting, Michael Denison enjoyed a highly successful career both on stage and screen. He and his wife, actress Dulcie Gray, appeared in over 100 West End shows and their marriage, which lasted nearly sixty years, was regarded as one of the happiest in British show business... See full bio »

Born:

John Michael Terence Wellesley Denison
in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 82) in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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1996 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Richard
– Last Respects (1996) … Richard
 
1993 Shadowlands
Harry Harrington
 
1987-1990 Howards' Way (TV series)
Admiral Francis Redfern
– Episode #6.13 (1990) … Admiral Francis Redfern
– Episode #6.12 (1990) … Admiral Francis Redfern
– Episode #6.11 (1990) … Admiral Francis Redfern
– Episode #6.10 (1990) … Admiral Francis Redfern
– Episode #6.9 (1990) … Admiral Francis Redfern
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1990 Dark River (TV movie)
K.B.Priestley
 
1984 See How They Run (TV movie)
Bishop of Lax
 
1984 Cold Warrior (TV series)
Capt. Aubrey Percival, SIS
– Hook, Line and Sinker (1984) … Capt. Aubrey Percival, SIS
– A Message from Trebizond (1984) … Capt. Aubrey Percival, SIS
– The Sprat (1984) … Capt. Aubrey Percival, SIS
– The Immigrants (1984) … Capt. Aubrey Percival, SIS
– The Man from Damascus (1984) … Capt. Aubrey Percival, SIS
See all 8 episodes »
 
1983 Rumpole of the Bailey (TV series)
Napier Lee
– Rumpole and the Old Boy Net (1983) … Napier Lee
 
1983 Skorpion (TV mini-series)
Capt. Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.6 (1983) … Capt. Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.5 (1983) … Capt. Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.4 (1983) … Capt. Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.3 (1983) … Capt. Aubrey Percival
 
1983 The Rocking Horse Winner (short)
Commentator (voice)
 
1982 The Agatha Christie Hour (TV series)
Johnson
– The Red Signal (1982) … Johnson
 
1981 Blood Money (TV series)
Captain Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.6 (1981) … Captain Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.5 (1981) … Captain Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.4 (1981) … Captain Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.3 (1981) … Captain Aubrey Percival
– Episode #1.2 (1981) … Captain Aubrey Percival
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1981 Private Schulz (TV series)
Browne
– Episode #1.5 (1981) … Browne
 
1980 Bedroom Farce (TV movie)
Ernest
 
1978-1979 Crown Court (TV series)
Mr. Justice Wycliffe / Justice Wycliffe / Sir Charles Winkworth QC
– Cowboy: Part 3 (1979) … Mr. Justice Wycliffe
– Cowboy: Part 2 (1979) … Mr. Justice Wycliffe
– Cowboy: Part 1 (1979) … Justice Wycliffe
– The Song Not the Singer: Part 1 (1978) … Sir Charles Winkworth QC
 
1978 The Professionals (TV series)
Lord Derrington
– Everest Was Also Conquered (1978) … Lord Derrington
 
1973 Late Night Theatre (TV series)
Sir Harry Sims
– The Twelve-Pound Look (1973) … Sir Harry Sims
 
1973 £12 Look (TV movie)
Sir Harry Sims
 
1971 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV series)
Dick Quarry
– Tales of Piccadilly: The Way Out (1971) … Dick Quarry
 
1968-1970 ITV Playhouse (TV series)
Bruce Armstrong / Pringle
– Unexpectantly Vacant (1970) … Bruce Armstrong
– Funeral Games (1968) … Pringle
 
1956-1964 Boyd Q.C. (TV series)
Richard Boyd Q.C. / Richard Boyd, Q.C.
– The Case of the Lazy Eye (1964) … Richard Boyd Q.C.
– The Reluctant Prosecutor (1964) … Richard Boyd Q.C.
– The No Hoper (1964) … Richard Boyd, Q.C.
– Square Peg (1964) … Richard Boyd Q.C.
– End of Term (1963) … Richard Boyd Q.C.
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1960 Faces in the Dark
David Merton
 
1960 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV series)
Nicholas Randolph
– Twentieth Century Theatre: Dear Octopus (1960) … Nicholas Randolph
 
1958 Television Playwright (TV series)
Henry Napier
– The Inside Chance (1958) … Henry Napier
 
1958 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
John Worthing
– The Importance of Being Earnest (1958) … John Worthing
 
1957 The Truth About Women
Rollo
 
1955 The Merry Wives of Windsor (TV movie)
Dr. Caius
 
1955 Contraband Spain
British Agent Ricky Metcalfe
 
1954 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Hon. William Stephen Fitzharding Bule
– Waiting for Gillian (1954) … Hon. William Stephen Fitzharding Bule
 
1954 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Douglas McBain
– The Happy McBains (1954) … Douglas McBain
 
1953 There Was a Young Lady
David Walsh
 
1952 The Importance of Being Earnest
Algernon Moncrieff
 
1952 The Frightened Bride
Philip Rackham
 
1952 Angels One Five
Squadron Leader Peter Moon
 
1951 The Magic Box
Reporter
 
1951 Milestones (TV movie)
John Rhead
 
1951 The Franchise Affair
Robert Blair
 
1949 Landfall
Rick
 
1949 The Glass Mountain
Richard Wilder
 
1948 The Blind Goddess
Derek Waterhouse
 
1948 My Brother Jonathan
Jonathan Dakers
 
1947 Hungry Hill
Henry Brodrick
 
1940 Tilly of Bloomsbury
Dick Mainwaring
 
1939 Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1939 Marco Millions (TV movie)
 
Show ShowSelf (13 titles)
1995 Westminster Abbey (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Celebration Concert - It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow (TV movie)
Himself - Narrator
 
1973-1995 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Michael Denison & Dulcie Gray (1995) … Himself
– Michael Denison (1977) … Himself
– Dulcie Gray (1973) … Himself
 
1989 Elstree Britain's Hollywood (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1986 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #14.10 (1986) … Himself - Guest
 
1981 The Theatre Quiz (TV series)
Himself - Panellist
– Episode #1.8 (1981) … Himself - Panellist
 
1973 Whodunnit? (TV series)
Himself / Panelist
– Dead Likeness (1973) … Himself/Panelist
 
1973 Hebrew University (documentary short)
Himself - Narrator
 
1971 The Plymouth Sound (documentary short)
Himself - Narrator
 
1971 The Hagenbeck Story (documentary short)
Himself
 
1958 The Frankie Howerd Show (TV movie)
Himself, Special Guest
 
1958 The Friendly Inn (documentary short)
Himself
 
1953 What's My Line (TV series)
Himself - Panellist
– Episode dated 1 November 1953 (1953) … Himself - Panellist
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1997) Stage: Appeared (as "Lord Caversham") in "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde on Broadway (final stage appearance). VCast: Dulcie Gray. See more »

Alternate Names:

Michael Dennison
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

He and his wife, Dulcie Gray, were both awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1983 for their services to Drama. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio