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Des O'Connor (1932–2020)


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 '... See full bio »

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Known For

Kraft Music Hall Presents: The Des O'Connor Show Self / Self - Host / Self -Host / Host
(1970-1971)
9 Dead Gay Guys Soundtrack
(2002)

Filmography

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 2002 Des O'Connor Tonight (TV Series) (additional material - 1 episode)
- Des O'Connor Tonight With Cliff (2002) ... (additional material)
 1976 Des O'Connor Entertains (TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 4 June 1976 (1976) ... (writer)
- Episode dated 27 February 1976 (1976) ... (writer)
 1972 Des (TV Series)
 1963 The Des O'Connor Show (TV Series) (1963)
Show Show Music department (3 credits)
Show Show Actor (2 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (7 credits)
Show Show Thanks (1 credit)
Show Show Self (115 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (19 credits)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

[2008] TV commercial singing "The Christmas Song" for Tesco See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 4 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Des O'Connor CBE | Roger Whittaker & Des O'Connor

Height:

5' 10½" (1.79 m)

Spouse:

Jodie Brooke Wilson  (his death)  (1 child) | See more »
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on his showbiz career] If it ever became work, I'd pack it up. I've never done a day's work in my life. See more »

Trivia:

Jodie Brooke Wilson (aka "Jodie Brooke Wilson") gave birth to their son, Adam Harrison Campbell, at a London hospital. The baby weighed 8 lbs (22nd September 2004). See more »

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