Les Dennis: Biography in Details
Who is Les Dennis?
Les Dennis is a British actor, comedian, and TV presenter. He is best known for presenting ‘Family Fortunes’ from 1987 to June 2002.
Les Dennis: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
He was born on October 12, 1953, in Garston, Liverpool, England. His birth name is Leslie Dennis Heseltine. His father’s name is Leslie Heseltine and his mother’s name is Winnie Grimes.
He is the third of five children of her parents. Her mother worked in a factory while his father worked in a betting shop. Also, his father was listed as a football player in the book of Liverpool.
Dennis holds British citizenship but his ethnicity is unknown.
He attended the Stockton Wood and Joseph Willims primary schools and joined Quarry Bank High School. Then his family shifted to Childwall and he started in entertainment as a stand-up comedian in working for men’s clubs.
Les Dennis: Professional Life and Career
Les Dennis started his career as a comedian and he was discovered by theatrical agents Stuart and Dorene Gillespie. In 1974, he participated in the talent show ‘New Faces’ and won the competition.
Dennis worked with ‘The Russ Abbot Show’, ‘Russ Abbot’s Madhouse’, and ‘The Laughter Show’. He became the third host of the show ‘Family Fortunes’ from 1987 to June 2002. He also starred in a theatre production of ‘Mr. Wonderful’, ‘Murderer’, ‘The Addams Family’, and many more.
In addition, Les Dennis appeared in ‘Bang Bang’, ‘Intimate Relations’, ‘Merseybeat’, ‘Family Affairs’, ‘Hotel Babylon’, etc. He has participated in ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, ‘Celebrity Masterchef’, ‘Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong’, and many more.
In addition, Les Dennis has published an autobiography. Similarly, he has been professionally associated with Janet Suzman, Dustin Gee, Michael Ball, Brian Conley, and Michael Starke.
It seems the multi-talented personality has not been awarded and nominated for his work to date.
Net Worth, Income, Salary
He must have earned a decent sum of money from his career however, he has not revealed his exact salary and income. As of 2022, he has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Les Dennis: Rumors, Controversy
Les Dennis has been banned from Good Morning Britain by host Piers Morgan amid a bitter feud.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Les Dennis has a height of 5 ft. 9 inches and he has blue eyes and blonde hair. But, other information regarding his weight, shoe size dress size, etc. are not available.
Social Media
Les Dennis does not seem to be active on social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
FAQs
What age is Les Dennis?
He is 67 years old as of 2021.
Has Les Dennis got a partner?
He is living with his wife, Claire.
Where Does Les Dennis come from?
He was born in Garston, United Kingdom.
Les Dennis’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November | Saturday |
| 2025 | November | Sunday |
| 2026 | November | Monday |
| 2027 | November | Tuesday |
| 2028 | November | Thursday |
Les Dennis’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October | Saturday |
| 2025 | October | Sunday |
| 2026 | October | Monday |
| 2027 | October | Tuesday |
| 2028 | October | Thursday |