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Denis Lawson
Denis Lawson is best known for Tales from the Crypt, Star Wars: Visions, Death in Paradise and Victoria. Denis Lawson was born on September 27, 1947. Denis Lawson is 79 years old (born September 27, 1947).
- Born
- September 27, 1947 (79 years old)
- Place of birth
- Perthshire, Scotland, UK
Biography
Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of Bleak House and as Gordon Urquhart in the film Local Hero.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026The FortuneMartin Worrall
- 2022Sister Boniface MysteriesLincoln Leigh Varsey
- 2021Star Wars: VisionsWedge Antilles (voice)
- 2021The Weakest LinkSelf - Contestant
- 2019Celebrity GoggleboxSelf
- 2017The Farmers' Country ShowdownSelf - Narrator
- 2016VictoriaDuke of Atholl
- 2016In Plain SightLaurence Dowdell
- 2014Inside No. 9Gerald
- 2013Father BrownWalter Sullivan
- 2012Them From That ThingVarious
- 2011MarchlandsRobert Bowen
- 2011Candy CabsKenny Ho
- 2011Death in ParadisePhilip Marston
- 2010The Beauty of MapsNarrator (Voice)
- 2009Mister ElevenLen
- 2009Law & Order: UKPhilip Woodleigh
- 2008Criminal JusticeBill Faber
- 2008The PassionAnnas
- 2007JekyllPeter Syme
- 2007The Genius of PhotographyNarrator (voice)
- 2006The One ShowSelf
- 2006Feel the ForceGordon Campbell
- 2006Robin Hood
- 2005Bleak HouseJohn Jarndyce
- 2005Sensitive SkinAl Jackson
- 2004New TricksSteve McAndrew
- 2004HustleBenny
- 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleLeo Argyle
- 2002TimeshiftSelf - Narrator
- 2000Other People's ChildrenTom
- 2000Bob MartinGreg
- 1999Holby CityTom Campbell-Gore
- 1998Cold FeetAlexander Welcht
- 1998HornblowerCaptain Foster
- 1998The Round TowerArthur Brett
- 1998The Ambassador
- 1996Dalziel and PascoeJohn Barron
- 1994Pie in the SkyNick Spencer
- 1992Natural LiesJames Towne
- 1990Die KinderFilm Boffin
- 1989Tales from the CryptFrank
- 1989Screen OneBernard
- 1989The Justice GameDominic Rossi
- 1986Dead HeadEddie Cass
- 1986Sunday PremiereMiles
- 1986BoonJames Martin
- 1985Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV
- 1984The Kit Curran Radio ShowKit Curran
- 1983Natural WorldNarrator
- 1981BergeracGiroux
- 1978Armchair ThrillerDavid Cooper
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekProfessor Byron Smith / Ernest Dowson
- 1976Plays for BritainTerrorist
- 1975SurvivorsNorman
- 1974Seven Faces of WomanJerome
- 1970Play for TodayFelix
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Denis Lawson been in?
Denis Lawson is best known for Tales from the Crypt, Star Wars: Visions, Death in Paradise and Victoria.
When was Denis Lawson born?
Denis Lawson was born on September 27, 1947. (Perthshire, Scotland, UK)
How old is Denis Lawson?
Denis Lawson is 79 years old (born September 27, 1947).
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·