He was 74. In addition, Waterman gained enough influence that he was caricatured on . Stock Aitken Waterman became one of the most successful musical production teams of the 1980s.[4]. It followed four former prisoners of war that broke out of their camp during the Vietnam War before becoming residents in the same retirement home. Condition: Used Used. Why did Dennis Waterman leave New Tricks? Peter Alan Waterman was born in Stoke Heath, Coventry, Warwickshire. Mr Zahawi paid tribute to Dennis Waterman after his death aged 74 yesterday. He was also part of the popular tour, Friends On Tour, which saw him take to the road alongside Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. [64] His love of football was reflected in his being chosen to present Match of the Seventies from 1995 to 1996, a nostalgic BBC show celebrating the best football matches from the 1970s. In the New Year Honours List published 31 December 2004, he was made an OBE for his services to music. ', Journalist John Sweeney tweeted: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. ", READ MOREUK heatwave will hit 26C as Met Office shares exact dates of warmest days, Jon replied: "His tweet was in response to a now-deleted tweet by Kay Burley perhaps she called him Pete and Zahawi didn't realise. John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.. Dennis has a brother named Peter, who was a boxer. His film debut came in 1960 in the Night Train For Inverness. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 'We just knew we had very good scripts, we had great directors, and we thought we weren't that shabby. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, singing the theme tunes of the latter two. ITV Britain's Got Talent replacing David Walliams with BBC Strictly Come Dancing star. The final project of his acting career came in 2020 in the form of was Australian drama-comedy film Never Too Late. Mr Lewis was sounding the alert during his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday evening. Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 - 8 May 2022) was an English actor and singer. [55][56] He attracted headlines when he split up with Maynard in 1987 and married actress Rula Lenska, but the marriage fell apart after ten years amid claims of abuse. Producer Jonathan Sothcott tweeted: 'Dennis Waterman was one of our biggest TV stars throughout the 70s and 80s, an everyman figure who felt like one of us. [34] Scenes were shot in County Durham pit villages and in Ashington, Northumberland, where goalposts and a grandstand were erected in a public park with a colliery headframe in the background. A few months later Waterman underwent brain surgery and never fought again. The podcast referred to Waterman as "a truly underrated actor" and following Waterman's death pledged to go off air for seven weeks, one for each series of Minder he had appeared in, in commemoration. Waterman has also appeared in the Steps video "Tragedy". Afterwards he semi-retired, splitting his time between his homes in Berkshire and Spain. ', Journalist John Sweeney tweeted: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. [1], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_Waterman&oldid=1086897785, This page was last edited on 9 May 2022, at 01:36. Birth and Early years. In November 2006, Waterman made a guest appearance in Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live, alongside the comedy character version of himself. The neighbour left the note over the driver's dodgy parking - but it has gone viral for something else entirely: the handwriting. Actor/Comedian Dennis Leary is 6' 2" tall. ', Actor Stuart Anthony said: 'Dennis Waterman has left us. Dennis Waterman has played in over 25 films from 1960 to present day. In early 2009, Waterman wrote the foreword to Staple's biography, Original Rude Boy, which was published by Aurum Press in May 2009. 'There was no worry then, which I think was a help. Shooting took place in the North East and in Turin in Italy. As a member of the Stock Aitken Waterman songwriting team, he wrote and produced many hit singles. In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. Waterman played the role of Oliver Twist in the production of the Lionel Bart musical Oliver! He demonstrated his vocal talents by singing the theme song, I Could Be So Good for You, which peaked at number three in the UK charts in 1980. He attracted headlines when he split up with Maynard in 1987 and married actress Rula Lenska, but the marriage fell apart after ten years amid claims of abuse. Waterman has been involved in at least twenty-two UK number one singles with his acts (including Dead or Alive, Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Bananarama, Steps, Mel and Kim, Donna Summer, Sinitta, Cliff Richard and Jason Donovan)[5][6] and he claims upwards of 500 million sales worldwide (inclusive of singles, albums, compilation inclusions, downloads, etc.). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. His younger brother, Dennis Waterman, is a singer and actor. . The latter saw him become manager of the winning boy band One True Voice, who then lost the race to Christmas number 1 to the same show's winning girl group, Louis Walsh's Girls Aloud. Dennis Waterman, Vera Waterman, Myrna Waterman, Ken Waterman, Joy Waterman, Norma Waterman, Allen Waterman, Stella Waterman: Nicknames: OBE, Pete Waterman, Waterman, Pete: IMDB: N Gauge Scale British Rail Deltic 55 Locomotive Train Model Railway + LIGHTS . 200.220.149.28 His mother also dabbled in music by playing the piano in a way which Waterman once described as an East End knees-up job. Where was Pete Waterman born? Further stints on television and in the theatre led to him landing a role in Nell Dunns Up The Junction in 1967, playing Pete, a man from his native Clapham, who meets an upper class girl from Chelsea, west London, and begins dating her. Waterman married his fourth wife Pam Flint in 2011 after being friends for many years and they remained together until his death. Prince Harry is dragged into row over British-Iranian's execution as regime says duke's 'killing of PICTURED: Four-year-old girl and her mother, 27, killed 'as they walked to nursery' after 'being hit Can you spot the ice cold killers? 'Bring on summer! [62], Waterman was banned from driving for three years in January 1991, following his second drink-driving conviction in four years. Are Pete Waterman and Dennis Waterman related? The song came under much criticism and William Hill's betting odds gave the song 125-1 chance that the song would win, the longest odds for a UK entry ever. Building a record collection through rare US imports,[4] his DJ work began to take him across the UK, entertaining bigger crowds with a blend of rhythm and blues and soul music tunes he had sourced. His Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series The Minder, where Waterman played bodyguard, or 'minder', Terry McCann for 10 years from 1979. staged at the Mermaid Theatre, London, in the early 1960s, and appeared on the cast recording released in 1961. What is Dennis Waterman's birthday?. In a tweet, he wrote: 'Myself and my Phoenix Nights cast mates used to sing the theme tune to Minder on tour and on the Karaoke! $1 Million - $5 Million. Waterman was one of the most popular television actors of the 1970s in 80s. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw. 'Loved The Sweeney. Born in London, Waterman was educated at the Corona Theatre School and began his showbiz career at a young age. [8], Waterman co-wrote and produced with Mike Stock "That Sounds Good to Me" by Josh Dubovie, the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest entry for the United Kingdom,[9] which finished in last place with 10 points.[10]. [31] It was the true story of West Auckland Town F.C., a part-time side who won the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy, sometimes described as the 'First World Cup', in 1909 and 1911. [29], In October 2018, Waterman unveiled The Will Hay Appreciation Society's memorial bench to Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt in Cliddesden, Hampshire the filming location for Buggleskelly in the railway comedy film Oh, Mr Porter!. [28], In 1978, Waterman returned to the RSC to play Sackett in Bronson Howard's comedy Saratoga. She added: 'My apologies for using the incorrect first name for Dennis in a previous tweet which I have deleted.'. [1], Waterman was born on 24 February 1948,[2] as the youngest of nine children to Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman in Clapham,[3][4][5] then in the County of London. Many figures in the entertainment industry rushed to pay tribute to the actor, recalling some of his most iconic roles and huge talent. In 1957, he defeated Emilio Marconi to win the European welterweight championship. [7] The company felt the song unsuitable, and instead approached Keith Strachan. Minder was later revived by Channel 5 in 2009, but Waterman did not return for the new outing. Knowles tweeted: 'I played golf on a tour to Bermuda with Dennis Waterman - I'm not much of a golfer - he was - but it was time spent with him between rounds that were well worth the trip. Continue Learning about General Arts & Entertainment. He followed with the television series Just William, and spent a year in the West End playing Winthrop Parroo in The Music Man. As a member of the Stock Aitken Waterman songwriting team, he wrote and produced many hit singles. Dennis Waterman was a tough guy with no time for the PC brigade - on AND off the screen: As the star of The Sweeney dies at age of 74, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS looks back on the life of a TV icon. Another icon from my childhood gone. [4] Waterman noticed that the younger dancers preferred records with high beats per minute and this influenced his later work. ', Former Eastenders and Rise of the Footsoldier actor Craig Fairbrass said: 'Truly upset & gutted hearing this news. In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. 'Terrific in The Sweeney, unforgettable in Minder (helluva song too, lampoonery aside). Peter Alan Waterman, OBE, DL (born 15 January 1947) is an English record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. ', Newsreader Kay Burley posted: 'A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. As a member of the Stock. He initially joined the show in 2003 and featured in the role for 11 years until 2014. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. After leaving Minder, Waterman returned to the stage for several years, starring in shows including Jeffrey Bernard in Unwell in Australia, Ireland and the UK, and My Fair Lady in the West End. Nadhim Zahawi has been embroiled in a dreadful Dennis Waterman mix-up - after confusing him with Pete. He started boxing when he was 11 years old and won 121 of his 130 amateur contests. He initially joined the show in 2003 and featured in the role for 11 years until 2014. Pictured here with Minder co-star George Cole, TV: Watermanpictured in character as Terry McCann on location during filming of the television series Minder in London in October 1979, Co-stars: Waterman with New Tricks co-star Amanda Redman arriving for the Galaxy British Book Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in March 2007, Fun: Waterman (centre) pictured with Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams for a special Comic Relief performance in 2006, Dennis Waterman, whose acting and singing career spanned six decades, has died aged 74, Waterman pictured on set for The Sweeney, in which he first found fame playing the role of tough nut cop George Carter. In 2023, Pete Waterman (and his group of other enthusiasts nicknamed the 'Railnuts' group) will again produce a model railway, this time focusing on Milton Keynes Central railway station. Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on British television for more than six decades. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()). Something went wrong, please try again later. Dennis Waterman Illness: What Disease Did Dennis Waterman Have? Also at the age of 12, Waterman was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. An audio tribute episode was released after seven weeks. [63], Waterman was a fan of Chelsea F.C. [5] Waterman has stated that he turned down offers to participate in The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol, citing fix allegations and being put off by unprofessional behaviour including that of Popstars: The Rivals co-judge Geri Halliwell during the show.[13]. No, there is no relationship at all between Dennis Waterman and Pete Waterman (record producer). [25], In 2007, Waterman became involved in a co-operative UK rail industry bid to create a national railway training scheme under the then Labour government, which after the Government seed funding was withdrawn from all such schemes, was halted in 2009. Waterman joined the Corona Theatre School in 1959 following a suggestion from another one of his sisters and soon got work in the industry. His talents did not end with acting and he had a keen interest in music, having recorded albums and singles, including songs which charted in Australia, New Zealand and Britain. They dont make em like that anymore. Whilst he has kept his promise not to appear as a talent show judge, on 12 October 2008, Waterman joined his fellow ex-Pop Idol judges Neil Fox and Nicki Chapman on Peter Kay's spoof talent show Britain's Got The Pop Factor And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice, a fully scripted fictional spoof on the talent show genre. Dennis Waterman, his younger brother, became an actor and singer. [6], Waterman was educated at the Granard Primary School, a state primary school on the Ashburton Estate in Putney, southwest London, followed by Corona Stage School, an independent school at Ravenscourt Park in Hammersmith, West London. [3], He began boxing at the age of 11 and had an amateur career winning 121 of his 130 bouts. His extensive career also included numerous stints on the stage and he played Alfred Doolittle in a Royal National Theatre production of My Fair Lady, as well as starring in a tour production of Don't Dress For Dinner. [14] This song was performed by the final three acts on Eurovision, Your Country Needs You! When I worked with him on "New Tricks" he made me the best cups of tea. In a statement, his family said he died today in Spain with his wife Pam at his side. His extensive career also included numerous stints on the stage and he played Alfred Doolittle in a Royal National Theatre production of My Fair Lady, as well as starring in a tour production of Don't Dress For Dinner. He also worked as a coal miner.[3]. What does this mean emulate what you respect in your friends? They stated: 'We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain. 'On television in Britain, I'm sort of the cheeky chappie, everybody's mate, but I've never played anything like that in the theatre. addition, Waterman gained enough influence that he was caricatured This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Tributes have flooded in as news broke of Waterman's death. 'Gutted I never got to meet him, always wanted to be Terry McCann. Incredibly, the MP said: "RIP Pete." Net Worth in 2022. In October 2019, Waterman appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity. He added: 'I really enjoyed it, because it was a very different kind of character - and that's important. For the 12 seasons of the show, Dennis Waterman portrayed Gerry Standing. And of course I just spent the time grilling him about "Scars of Dracula". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A role in the BBC's adaptation of the Just William books followed and the actor would, in his later years, reflect on some of the different roles he undertook. He released three albums - Down Wind Of Angels, Waterman and So Good For You - in the 1970s and 1980s and performed around the UK on a tour, dubbed Friends On Tour, with Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. Your IP: Pete Waterman is a record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. He later reflected fondly on his time in the show, stating in his Life And Times documentary: 'We knew we were doing something really quite special and very different from British television. As of January 2023, Waterman's net worth is anticipated to be $50 million. Loved Minder more.'. Pete Waterman is a record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. His final film role was in the Australian comedy drama Never Too Late in 2020. In 2016, Waterman was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Northern College of Music (FRNCM), making him the first pop musician to be given the award. The journalist wrote in her amended tweet: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. How old would you be if you graduated high school in 1977? Waterman was married four times and had two daughters with second wife Patricia Maynard, one of whom is former EastEnders actress Hannah Waterman - who later played his daughter in New Tricks. He demonstrated his vocal talents by singing the theme song, I Could Be So Good for You, which peaked at number three in the UK charts in 1980. Such a loss to the industry. Jacq replied: "Why do they bother a) trying to pretend they understand modern ish culture or b) why the f dont they Google before posting?." Amelia Wynne For Mailonline In 2002 he said of his time working for British Railways, "I loved every minute of it. [30], In 2018, Waterman became president of the Railway Benefit Fund, a railway benevolent charity based in Crewe. [23] He is currently building a large model of Leamington Spa railway station, in O scale and set in the 1950s. Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on British television for more than six decades. His younger brother, Dennis Waterman, is a singer and actor. Waterman became a household name after playing the role of DS George Carter in crime series The Sweeney, in which he co-starred with John Thaw. [32][33] It cost 1.5 million to make, most of which was funded by Waterman. During that time, his versatility as an actor was stretched in productions ranging from Edward Bonds Saved, through to Twelfth Night and Sergeant Musgraves Dance. Has ITV now axed Jeremy Clarkson? His talents did not end with acting and he had a keen interest in music, having recorded albums and singles, including songs which charted in Australia, New Zealand and Britain. [36] In December 2006, he became a patron of the newly formed charity, the City, Lambeth and Southwark Music Education Trust. Loved The Sweeney. In 2021 and 2022, Pete Waterman also produced two different OO Gauge model layouts at Chester Cathedral. [66], Waterman died from lung cancer[67] at his home in La Manga, Murcia, Spain on 8 May 2022 at the age of 74. [46] Between 1997 to 1999, he appeared in series 3 and 4 of the crime drama The Knock. RIP Dennis x'. HARD-living Dennis Waterman discovered he had lung cancer after giving up cigarettes and alcohol while living a chilled life in Spain. His film debut came in 1960 in the Night Train For Inverness. [3], Boxing was a big part of Waterman's childhood. John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.'. Loved Minder more.'. day. According to various Internet sources, Dennis Wilson stood 5 Waterman wrote and produced the UK entry for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. The Sweeney was everything great TV drama should be: gritty, honest, true. Waterman is survived by his wife, Pam, and two daughters, Julia and Hannah, who were born following his marriage to actress Patricia Maynard. 'Gutted I never got to meet him, always wanted to be Terry McCann. Met Office announces exact hours snow will hit UK this week. 18:57 EST 08 May 2022 The news presenter, 61, made the embarrassing errorwhen she paid tribute to a 'Pete Waterman', not Dennis Waterman in a Twitter tribute. By The series launched his career on British television, Waterman pictured during filming for Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The new measures were first approved in 2021 and have now taken effect, with e-cigarettes and vapes also impacted. As a member of the Stock Aitken Waterman songwriting team, he wrote and produced many hit singles. Waterman was one of nine children born to Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman in Stepney, East London, England. The journalist wrote in her amended tweet: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. ', Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith added: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. Afterwards he semi-retired, splitting his time between his homes in Berkshire and Spain. By His Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series The Minder, where Waterman played bodyguard, or 'minder', Terry McCann for 10 years from 1979. Pre-owned . Waterman became a household name after playing the role of DS George Carter in crime series The Sweeney, in which he co-starred with John Thaw. [9] A year later, he starred as William Brown in the BBC TV series William based on the Just William books of Richmal Crompton. Dennis Waterman has played in over 25 films from 1960 to present Peter Waterman lived between 8 December 1934 to 16 January 1986, he was an English welterweight boxer who won British and European titles. The Sweeney was everything great TV drama should be: gritty, honest, true. [31], On 20 October 2021 during a High Speed 2 site visit Waterman announced the name of one of the tunnel boring machines to be Dorothy.[32]. (BBC) (BBC) While making New Tricks , Redman and Waterman formed a "joyous" bond with the other . By Gloria Irabor May 8, 2022 Advertisement Late Peter Waterman who died on 16 January 1986, was an English boxer and an older brother of late actor Dennis Waterman.
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