Leslie Michael Dennis (born 12 October 1953) is a British entertainer who has had a successful career as an Actor, Comedian and Television Presenter.
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- Full Name: Leslie Michael Dennis
- Stage name: Les Dennis
- Date of birth: October 12, 1953
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of birth: London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, Comedian and TV Host
- Height: 5 feet
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Claire Nicholson
- Children: Two
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $15 million – $20 million (USD)
Early life
Leslie Michael Dennis was born on 12 October 1953 in Garston, Liverpool, England. He is a British citizen by birth and was born and raised in England with his family.
He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis. Growing up, he attended a local Protestant church with his parents and siblings in Liverpool.
He grew up in a working-class family and attended St. Margaret’s High School. Before that, he attended a top public school for his primary education.
Dennis showed an early interest in performing and began working in local clubs and theaters as a teenager.
His first foray into show business was performing in variety shows and comedy clubs, which eventually led to a breakthrough in television and a successful entertainment career.
Early in his career, he decided to take the stage name Les Dennis.
Career
Over the years, Les Dennis has become one of Britain’s most successful entertainers. He has built a formidable brand as a leading actor, comedian and television presenter in the British entertainment industry.
He rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s for his appearances on various television shows, including the game show “Family Fortunes,” which he hosted from 1987 to 2002.
Dennis also had a successful comedy career, performing stand-up and appearing in numerous comedies and television series.
Dennis is primarily known for his television work, especially as host of “Family Fortunes”, but he also made significant contributions to theatre and film.
Les Dennis has appeared in numerous television shows, films and stage productions. Here are some highlights from his film career:
In television, he appeared in such productions as Family Fortunes (1987–2002), The Les Dennis Laughter Show (1984–1985), and The Russ Abbot Show (1986–1990), among others.
Dennis also showed his comedy skills in many plays such as The Bingo Win (2005) and Coronation Street (2009–2010).
Dennis’ acting career was marked by a string of successful films, such as The Pom Pom Girls.
Social media
He has over 8k followers on Instagram.
- Instagram Name: @lesdennis
- Twitter Username: @lesdennis
Personal life
Les Dennis is renowned for his versatility and has been a prominent figure in British entertainment for decades. He celebrates his birthday on October 12 every year.
Les Dennis had a varied personal life. He married his first wife, Lynne Webster, in 1974, but the couple divorced in 1980.
He then married actress Amanda Holden in 1995. The couple had a daughter together. Their daughter, Alex, was born in 1996. However, Dennis and Holden divorced in 2003.
In 2009, Dennis married his third wife, Claire Nicholson, a former model. The couple have a son, Jordan, born in 2006. Compared to their previous public lives, Dennis and Nicholson have generally kept a low profile.
In addition to his television work, Dennis has appeared in plays, including musical roles.
Net worth
Les Dennis has earned a large amount of money from his entertainment career. Currently, he is estimated to have a net worth of $15 million – $20 million (USD).
