Properties (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Comedian
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| gptkbp:associatedAct |
gptkb:Benny_Hill
gptkb:Morecambe_and_Wise The Two Ronnies |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:BAFTA_TV_Award
Television_and_Radio_Industries_Club_Award |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
February 2, 1931
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Manchester,_England
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| gptkbp:children |
3
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
June 10, 1993
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
Stand-up comedy
Impressions Piano playing Writing humor |
| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"I think laughter is the best medicine."
"I was born in a very poor family, but we were happy." "I always wanted to be a comedian, but I never thought I would be one." I_don't_know_why_I_was_born,_but_I_know_why_I_was_born_in_Manchester. I_have_a_great_love_for_the_English_language. |
| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
1993
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Les Dawson
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Max_Miller
gptkb:Bob_Hope gptkb:George_Formby |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Humor and comedy sketches
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| gptkbp:nationality |
British
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Blankety_Blank
The Dawson Watch The Les Dawson Show |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Actor
Television presenter Writer |
| gptkbp:produces |
1993
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| gptkbp:restingPlace |
Cremated
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Amanda_Dawson
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| gptkbp:website |
Official website
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