Portrait of Denis Lawson

Denis Lawson

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of Bleak House and as Gordon Urquhart in the film Local Hero
Born: Sat, Sep 27 1947
Birthplace: Perthshire, Scotland, UK
Denis Lawson is 77 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Denis Lawson was 72 in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as 'Wedge Antilles'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of Somnium
Somnium
Denis Lawson was 71 in Somnium as 'PAT 1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of Burns in the USA
Burns in the USA
Denis Lawson was 69 in Burns in the USA as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 2017
Poster of The Machine
The Machine
Denis Lawson was 65 in The Machine as 'Thomson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 2013
Poster of The Wee Man
The Wee Man
Denis Lawson was 65 in The Wee Man as 'Willie Ferris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of Broken
Broken
Denis Lawson was 64 in Broken as 'Mr. Buckley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 2012
Poster of Perfect Sense
Perfect Sense
Denis Lawson was 64 in Perfect Sense as 'Boss'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 2011
Poster of The Lighthouse Stevensons
The Lighthouse Stevensons
Denis Lawson was 63 in The Lighthouse Stevensons as 'Narrator - (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2011
Poster of Above Their Station
Above Their Station
Denis Lawson was 62 in Above Their Station as 'Chief Constable Keith Boone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 2010
Poster of Enid
Enid
Denis Lawson was 62 in Enid as 'Kenneth Waters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 2009
Poster of Breaking the Mould
Breaking the Mould
Denis Lawson was 61 in Breaking the Mould as 'Alexander Fleming'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2009
Poster of No Holds Bard
No Holds Bard
Denis Lawson was 61 in No Holds Bard as 'Miekel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 2009
Poster of The Thieving Headmistress
The Thieving Headmistress
Denis Lawson was 58 in The Thieving Headmistress as 'Father Plunkett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of The Black Death
The Black Death
Denis Lawson was 56 in The Black Death as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim
Denis Lawson was 55 in Lucky Jim as 'Julius Gore-Urqhart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2003
Poster of The Real Hughie Green
The Real Hughie Green
Denis Lawson was 53 in The Real Hughie Green as 'Himself - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 2001
Poster of Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Denis Lawson was 51 in Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant as 'Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1998
Poster of A Royal Scandal
A Royal Scandal
Denis Lawson was 50 in A Royal Scandal as 'Henry Brougham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of Fried Crumbed Brains
Fried Crumbed Brains
Denis Lawson was 48 in Fried Crumbed Brains
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of Born Kicking
Born Kicking
Denis Lawson was 44 in Born Kicking as 'Victor Grace'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1992
Poster of Bejewelled
Bejewelled
Denis Lawson was 43 in Bejewelled as 'Alistair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1991
Poster of Die Kinder
Die Kinder
Denis Lawson was 43 in Die Kinder as 'Film Boffin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1990
Poster of One Way Out
One Way Out
Denis Lawson was 41 in One Way Out as 'Bernard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1989
Poster of The Zip
The Zip
Denis Lawson was 40 in The Zip as 'Eric'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1988
Poster of The Chain
The Chain
Denis Lawson was 36 in The Chain as 'Keith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Bitter Cherry
Bitter Cherry
Denis Lawson was 36 in Bitter Cherry
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1983
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Denis Lawson was 35 in Return of the Jedi as 'Wedge'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Local Hero
Local Hero
Denis Lawson was 35 in Local Hero as 'Urquhart'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1983
Poster of The Flipside of Dominick Hide
The Flipside of Dominick Hide
Denis Lawson was 33 in The Flipside of Dominick Hide as 'Felix'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
Denis Lawson was 32 in The Empire Strikes Back as 'Wedge Antilles'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1980
Poster of Fearless Frank
Fearless Frank
Denis Lawson was 31 in Fearless Frank
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1978
Poster of Holocaust 2000
Holocaust 2000
Denis Lawson was 30 in Holocaust 2000 as '2nd Journalist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1977
Poster of The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
Denis Lawson was 29 in The Man in the Iron Mask as 'Claude'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1977
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
Denis Lawson was 29 in Star Wars as 'Red Two (Wedge Antilles)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Providence
Providence
Denis Lawson was 29 in Providence as 'Dave Woodford'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Poster of The Paradise Run
The Paradise Run
Denis Lawson was 28 in The Paradise Run as 'Terrorist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of Jumping Bean Bag
Jumping Bean Bag
Denis Lawson was 28 in Jumping Bean Bag as 'Snare'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1976
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
Denis Lawson was 26 in The Merchant of Venice as 'Launcelot Gobbo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1973

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sister Boniface Mysteries
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Denis Lawson was 74+ in Sister Boniface Mysteries as 'Lincoln Leigh Varsey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 08 2022
Poster of The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link
Denis Lawson was 74+ in The Weakest Link as 'Self - Contestant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 18 2021
Poster of Star Wars: Visions
Star Wars: Visions
Denis Lawson was 73+ in Star Wars: Visions as 'Wedge Antilles (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of Celebrity Gogglebox
Celebrity Gogglebox
Denis Lawson was 71+ in Celebrity Gogglebox as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of The Farmers' Country Showdown
The Farmers' Country Showdown
Denis Lawson was 69+ in The Farmers' Country Showdown as 'Self - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2017
Poster of In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
Denis Lawson was 69+ in In Plain Sight as 'Laurence Dowdell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 07 2016
Poster of Victoria
Victoria
Denis Lawson was 68+ in Victoria as 'Duke of Atholl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2016
Poster of Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9
Denis Lawson was 66+ in Inside No. 9 as 'Gerald, Uncredited, 'A Quiet Night In' footage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 05 2014
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Denis Lawson was 65+ in Father Brown as 'Walter Sullivan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Them From That Thing
Them From That Thing
Denis Lawson was 64+ in Them From That Thing as 'Various'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 21 2012
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
Denis Lawson was 64+ in Death in Paradise as 'Philip Marston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Candy Cabs
Candy Cabs
Denis Lawson was 63+ in Candy Cabs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 05 2011
Poster of Marchlands
Marchlands
Denis Lawson was 63+ in Marchlands as 'Robert Bowen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 03 2011
Poster of The Beauty of Maps
The Beauty of Maps
Denis Lawson was 62+ in The Beauty of Maps as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 19 2010
Poster of Mister Eleven
Mister Eleven
Denis Lawson was 62+ in Mister Eleven as 'Len'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 11 2009
Poster of Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK
Denis Lawson was 61+ in Law & Order: UK
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Poster of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Denis Lawson was 60+ in Criminal Justice as 'Bill Faber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 30 2008
Poster of The Passion
The Passion
Denis Lawson was 60+ in The Passion as 'Annas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 16 2008
Poster of The Genius of Photography
The Genius of Photography
Denis Lawson was 60+ in The Genius of Photography as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 25 2007
Poster of Jekyll
Jekyll
Denis Lawson was 59+ in Jekyll as 'Peter Syme'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Denis Lawson was 59+ in Robin Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Denis Lawson was 58+ in The One Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Feel the Force
Feel the Force
Denis Lawson was 58+ in Feel the Force as 'Gordon Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 08 2006
Poster of Sensitive Skin
Sensitive Skin
Denis Lawson was 58+ in Sensitive Skin as 'Al Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 2005
Poster of Bleak House
Bleak House
Denis Lawson was 58+ in Bleak House as 'John Jarndyce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Denis Lawson was 57+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Leo Argyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Denis Lawson was 56+ in Hustle as 'Benny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Denis Lawson was 56+ in New Tricks as 'Steve McAndrew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Other People's Children
Other People's Children
Denis Lawson was 52+ in Other People's Children as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2000
Poster of Bob Martin
Bob Martin
Denis Lawson was 52+ in Bob Martin as 'Greg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 2000
Poster of Cold Feet
Cold Feet
Denis Lawson was 51+ in Cold Feet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1998
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Denis Lawson was 51+ in Hornblower as 'Captain Foster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Denis Lawson was 48+ in Dalziel & Pascoe as 'John Barron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Denis Lawson was 46+ in Pie in the Sky as 'Nick Spencer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Denis Lawson was 41+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Dead Head
Dead Head
Denis Lawson was 38+ in Dead Head as 'Eddie Cass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Denis Lawson was 37+ in Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of The Kit Curran Radio Show
The Kit Curran Radio Show
Denis Lawson was 36+ in The Kit Curran Radio Show as 'Kit Curran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Denis Lawson was 36+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Denis Lawson was 34+ in Bergerac as 'Giroux'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Rock Follies
Rock Follies
Denis Lawson was 28+ in Rock Follies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 1976
Poster of Survivors
Survivors
Denis Lawson was 27+ in Survivors as 'Norman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 16 1975
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Denis Lawson was 23+ in Play for Today as 'Felix, Snare'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Denis Lawson was 8+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955