Les Dennis Bio | Wiki
Les Dennis (Full Name: Leslie Dennis Heseltine) is an English television presenter, comedian, and actor. He rose to fame after presenting ITV’s game show Family Fortunes from 1987 until 2002.
Dennis has been featured on several television shows including Celebrity Big Brother (2002), The Sound of Musicals (2006), and also New Street Law (2006). He kicked off his career as a stand-up comedian by working for men’s clubs, which are British private social clubs. During his free time, Dennis loves reading, writing, and spending time with his family.
Les Dennis Age | Birthday
He was born on October 12, 1953, in Liverpool, England. Dennis is 68 years old and celebrates his birthday on October 12.
Les Dennis Height
He is a man of average stature. Dennis stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (approx. 1.75 m).
Les Dennis Family
He was born and grew up in the Liverpool suburb of Garston under the care of his hardworking and supportive parents Leslie Heseltine and Winnie Grimes. His father worked in a betting shop after retiring from the Royal Navy. Dennis holds British nationality by birth.
Les Dennis Wife
He is happily married to his beautiful and loving wife Claire Nicholson. The adorable couple met in 2005 and dated for four years before tying the knot on November 23 in Highgate. Dennis and Claire are proud to be sharing two children: a daughter, Eleanor Grace born on April 24, 2008, and a son, Thomas Christopher, born on April 14, 2011. He loves football and is a lifelong Liverpool F.C. fan.
Les Dennis Ex-wife
Dennis’s first marriage was with Lynne Webster, the duo wedded in 1974 to 1990. Upon their separation, the two shared a son named Phillip. He later met actress Amanda Holden and the duo eventually tied the knot on June 4, 1995, however in 2000 Holden’s affair with actor Neil Morrissey was exposed in the press which led to them having temporary space, before eventually separating in December 2002 and officially divorcing 2003. In his autobiography, Dennis revealed that he had an affair with actress Sophie Aldred.
Les Dennis Education
Growing up he attended the Stockton Wood and Joseph Williams primary schools before enrolling at Morrison Rose Lane Secondary Modern school in Allerton. In 1967 he joined Quarry Bank Comprehensive, left in June 1972 with an A-level in Art, and failed History and English Literature.
Les Dennis Films & Tv Shows
As an actor and presenter, Dennis has been featured in numerous films and shows. They include:
Films
- Intimate Relations (1996)
- Large (2001)
Shows
- The Comedians (1971)
- Family Fortunes (1987–2002)
- The Russ Abbot Show (1982)
- Brookside (2001)
- Celebrity Big Brother (2002)
- The Sound of Musicals (2006)
- Life’s Too Short (2011)
- Pilgrimage: Road to Rome (2019)
- Midsomer Murders (2013)
Les Dennis’s Net Worth
Having worked as an actor, comedian, and presenter for over three decades it is obvious he has accumulated a reliable amount of wealth of $12 million.
How Old Is Les Dennis
He was born to his loving and devoted parents on October 12, 1953, in Liverpool, England. Therefore, Dennis is 68 years old.
Is Les Dennis Married
Yes, he is currently in a happy marital relationship with his beautiful and loving wife Claire Nicholson and together they share two children: a daughter, Eleanor Grace, and a son Thomas Christopher.