Des O'Connor

Des O'Connor

writer, music department, actor

Des O'Connor was born on Jan 12, 1932 in UK. Des O'Connor's big-screen debut came with Des O'Connor Tonight - Season 1 directed by Brian Penders in 1977, strarring Self - Host.

Brought up on Northampton where he had his first job and played football for Northampton Town. He joined the RAF and on completing his service became a Butlin Redcoat and began to learn the rudiments of comedy which led him to become a professional. After 6 years he got his first big television break as host of 'Spot That Tune' then compere on 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium' In 1966 he compered the Royal Variety Show. His first record, 'Careless Hands' got to number 3 in the top ten, his second, 'I Pretend' also got into the top ten.

  • Birthday

    Jan 12, 1932

  • Place of Birth

    Stepney, London, England, UK

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

National Television Awards, UK
2001
Winner - Special Achievement Award

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