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Dennis Kirkland (1942–2006)

Director | Producer | Miscellaneous Crew

Dennis Kirkland was one of Britain's top television comedy producers and directors and best-known for his long association with Benny Hill. He worked with Hill for more than 18 years, first as a floor manager, then as a director and producer. He was, finally, Hill's best friend and confidant and wrote a revealing memoir of the comedian... See full bio »

Born:

in North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK

Died:

(age 63) in London, England, UK

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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2006 Benny Hill: The Hill's Angels Years (video)
 
2003 Fear an Phoist (TV series)
 
1993 Freddie Starr (TV series)
 
1991 Benny Hill's World Tour: New York! (TV movie)
 
1979-1989 The Benny Hill Show (TV series)
– Episode #19.3 (1989)
– Holding Out for a Hero (1989)
– The Crook Report (1989)
– Episode #18.2 (1988)
– The Halitosis Kid (1988)
See all 25 episodes »
 
1988 Benny Hill's Crazy World (video)
 
1985 Video Spotlight (video)
 
1983 Jim Davidson's Special (TV series)
– Episode #2.1 (1983)
 
1982 The Eric Sykes 1990 Show (TV movie)
 
1982 Benny Hill's V!deo S!deshow (video)
 
1981 Benny Hill's Video Revue (video)
 
1979 The Ken Dodd Laughter Show (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1979)
– Episode #1.5 (1979)
– Episode #1.4 (1979)
– Episode #1.3 (1979)
– Episode #1.2 (1979)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1978 The Tommy Cooper Hour (TV movie)
 
1978 London Night Out (TV series)
– Episode #1.8 (1978)
– Episode #1.7 (1978)
– Episode #1.6 (1978)
– Episode #1.5 (1978)
– Episode #1.4 (1978)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1976-1977 Looks Familiar (TV series)
– Episode dated 9 November 1977 (1977)
– Episode dated 30 August 1977 (1977)
– Episode dated 9 November 1976 (1976)
– Episode dated 16 February 1976 (1976)
– Episode dated 19 January 1976 (1976)
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1977 Night Out at the London Casino (TV series)
– Episode #1.7 (1977)
– Episode #1.6 (1977)
– Episode #1.5 (1977)
– Episode #1.4 (1977)
– Episode #1.3 (1977)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1977 Eric Sykes Shows a Few of Our Favourite Things (TV movie)
 
1976 What's on Next? (TV series)
 
1976 Bill Dainty, Esq. (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1976)
– Episode #1.5 (1976)
– Episode #1.4 (1976)
– Episode #1.3 (1976)
– Episode #1.2 (1976)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1975 The Tomorrow People (TV series)
– Worlds Away: More for the Burning (1975)
– Worlds Away: Hound of the Night (1975)
– Worlds Away: Secret of the Pyramid (1975)
 
1972 Rainbow (TV series)
 
Show ShowProducer (22 titles)
2006 Benny Hill: The Hill's Angels Years (video) (producer)
 
1993 Freddie Starr (TV series) (producer)
 
1991 Benny Hill's World Tour: New York! (TV movie) (producer)
 
1979-1989 The Benny Hill Show (TV series) (producer - 25 episodes)
– Episode #19.3 (1989) (producer)
– Holding Out for a Hero (1989) (producer)
– The Crook Report (1989) (producer)
– Episode #18.2 (1988) (producer)
– The Halitosis Kid (1988) (producer)
See all 25 episodes »
 
1988 Mr. H Is Late (TV short) (producer)
 
1988 Benny Hill's Crazy World (video) (producer)
 
1985 Video Spotlight (video) (producer)
 
1982-1983 Jim Davidson's Special (TV series) (producer - 2 episodes)
– Episode #2.1 (1983) (producer)
– Episode #1.1 (1982) (producer)
 
1982 It's Your Move (TV short) (producer)
 
1982 The Eric Sykes 1990 Show (TV movie) (producer)
 
1982 Benny Hill's V!deo S!deshow (video) (producer)
 
1981 Benny Hill's Video Revue (video) (producer)
 
1979 The Plank (TV short) (producer)
 
1979 The Ken Dodd Laughter Show (TV series) (producer - 6 episodes)
– Episode #1.6 (1979) (producer)
– Episode #1.5 (1979) (producer)
– Episode #1.4 (1979) (producer)
– Episode #1.3 (1979) (producer)
– Episode #1.2 (1979) (producer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1978 Cooper, Just Like That (TV series) (producer)
 
1978 The Tommy Cooper Hour (TV movie) (producer)
 
1978 London Night Out (TV series) (producer - 8 episodes)
– Episode #1.8 (1978) (producer)
– Episode #1.7 (1978) (producer)
– Episode #1.6 (1978) (producer)
– Episode #1.5 (1978) (producer)
– Episode #1.4 (1978) (producer)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1977 Night Out at the London Casino (TV series) (producer - 7 episodes)
– Episode #1.7 (1977) (producer)
– Episode #1.6 (1977) (producer)
– Episode #1.5 (1977) (producer)
– Episode #1.4 (1977) (producer)
– Episode #1.3 (1977) (producer)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1977 Eric Sykes Shows a Few of Our Favourite Things (TV movie) (producer)
 
1976 Bill Dainty, Esq. (TV series) (producer - 6 episodes)
– Episode #1.6 (1976) (producer)
– Episode #1.5 (1976) (producer)
– Episode #1.4 (1976) (producer)
– Episode #1.3 (1976) (producer)
– Episode #1.2 (1976) (producer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1969 It's Your Move (short) (producer)
 
1968 It's Your Move (producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1973 The Benny Hill Show (TV series) (program associate - 2 episodes)
– The Dalton Abbott Railway Choir (1973) (program associate)
– Jackie Wright's Holiday (1973) (program associate)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2005 Greatest Ever Screen Chases (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Living Famously (TV series)
Himself
– Benny Hill (2003) … Himself
 
2002 The Showbiz Set (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Who Got Benny's Millions? (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The Unforgettable Benny Hill (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Benny Hill (1998) … Himself
 
1991 Benny Hill: The World's Favorite Clown (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1973 The Benny Hill Show (TV series)
Himself - Floor Director
– The Dalton Abbott Railway Choir (1973) … Himself - Floor Director (uncredited)
 
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Trivia:

Father of Joanna Kirkland. See more »

Star Sign:

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