His mother also dabbled in music by playing the piano in a way which Waterman once described as an 'East End knees-up job'. A genuinely lovely guy. A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. Peter Alan Waterman was born in Stoke Heath, Coventry, Warwickshire. ', Actor Stuart Anthony said: 'Dennis Waterman has left us. Jacq replied: "Why do they bother a) trying to pretend they understand modern ish culture or b) why the f dont they Google before posting?." No, there is no relationship at all between Dennis Waterman and Pete Waterman (record producer). Waterman is survived by his wife, Pam, and two daughters, Julia and Hannah, who were born following his marriage to actress Patricia Maynard. Kay Burley has apologised after confusing Dennis Waterman with another TV star after his death aged 74 was announced on Sunday. [23] He is currently building a large model of Leamington Spa railway station, in O scale and set in the 1950s. In 2016, Waterman was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Northern College of Music (FRNCM), making him the first pop musician to be given the award. Is Hannah Waterman related to Dennis Waterman. The final project of his acting career came in 2020 in the form of was Australian drama-comedy film Never Too Late. Waterman /a > Comments us Meghan. Waterman joined the Corona Theatre School in 1959 following a suggestion from another one of his sisters and soon got work in the industry. By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline The final project of his acting career came in 2020 in the form of was Australian drama-comedy film Never Too Late. Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on British television for more than six decades. ': Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh shares a glimpse of her stunning garden as she takes delivery of a brand new jacuzzi - so big it has to be lifted by a crane! The journalist wrote in her amended tweet: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. During that time, his versatility as an actor was stretched in productions ranging from Edward Bond's Saved, through to Twelfth Night and Sergeant Musgrave's Dance. They stated: 'We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain. [47], He was a regular cast member in every season of New Tricks, from 2003 to 2014, and also sang the theme song. We have estimated Pete Waterman's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Afterwards he semi-retired, splitting his time between his homes in Berkshire and Spain. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. [24] He has written several books and many magazine articles on the subject. Pictured here with Minder co-star George Cole, TV: Watermanpictured in character as Terry McCann on location during filming of the television series Minder in London in October 1979, Co-stars: Waterman with New Tricks co-star Amanda Redman arriving for the Galaxy British Book Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in March 2007, Fun: Waterman (centre) pictured with Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams for a special Comic Relief performance in 2006, Dennis Waterman, whose acting and singing career spanned six decades, has died aged 74, Waterman pictured on set for The Sweeney, in which he first found fame playing the role of tough nut cop George Carter. In addition, Waterman gained enough influence that he was caricatured on . Following a role for the Children's Film Foundation, he was invited to join Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Company. [40], In an Australian television film, The First Kangaroos (1988), Waterman's depiction of the rugby player Albert Goldthorpe[41] drew formal complaints from Goldthorpe's granddaughter. Cloudflare Ray ID: 78b6f1918903013a He isurvived by his wife, Pam, and two daughters, Julia and Hannah, 23:57 08 May 2022, updated 00:58 09 May 2022. when she paid tribute to a 'Pete Waterman', not Dennis Waterman in a Twitter tribute. His talents did not end with acting and he had a keen interest in music, having recorded albums and singles, including songs which charted in Australia, New Zealand and Britain. Another icon from my childhood gone. on the television series "Little Britain". In 2023, Pete Waterman (and his group of other enthusiasts nicknamed the 'Railnuts' group) will again produce a model railway, this time focusing on Milton Keynes Central railway station. Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 8 May 2022) was an English actor and singer. Such a loss to the industry. It was at the Locarno that Waterman first met Neville Staple, later to be a vocalist for The Specials a band that Waterman would manage for a brief period. A look at some of the most popular songs of the 1980s, an era when Wham!, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Kylie made their debuts. His younger brother, Dennis Waterman, is a singer and actor. And presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness said he had always wanted to be the character of Waterman's Terry McCann. Neighbour's note to driver over bad parking goes viral - because of handwriting. He won the Amateur Competing Association British light-welterweight title in 1952 while boxing out of the Caius ABC. [7] The company felt the song unsuitable, and instead approached Keith Strachan. Loved Minder more. Not one to focus on a single role, Waterman was also an accomplished singer, stage actor and film star. A naturalistic, nuanced actor. The news presenter, 61, made the embarrassing errorwhen she paid tribute to a 'Pete Waterman', not Dennis Waterman in a Twitter tribute. Minder was later revived by Channel 5 in 2009, but Waterman did not return for the new outing. From tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney to good-hearted detective sergeant Gerry Standing in New Tricks, he . Under Review. Shooting took place in the North East and in Turin in Italy. His younger brother, Dennis Waterman, is a singer and actor. His Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series The Minder, where Waterman played bodyguard, or 'minder', Terry McCann for 10 years from 1979. His extensive career also included numerous stints on the stage and he played Alfred Doolittle in a Royal National Theatre production of My Fair Lady, as well as starring in a tour production of Don't Dress For Dinner. Loved Minder more.'. It followed four former prisoners of war that broke out of their camp during the Vietnam War before becoming residents in the same retirement home. RIP. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. A role in the BBC's adaptation of the Just William books followed and the actor would, in his later years, reflect on some of the different roles he undertook. The cast included Amanda Redman, with whom Waterman had an eighteen-month affair during the run of the musical and with whom he later went on to star in the TV series New Tricks. His character Gerry was part of the cold case squad, who were often at odds with their detective boss, played by Amanda Redman. (BBC) (BBC) While making New Tricks , Redman and Waterman formed a "joyous" bond with the other . At 16, he starred on the West End in Carving A Statue, which marked the beginning of a recording career and a three-year engagement at the Royal Court. After leaving Minder, Waterman returned to the stage for several years, starring in shows including Jeffrey Bernard in Unwell in Australia, Ireland and the UK, and My Fair Lady in the West End. Further stints on television and in the theatre led to him landing a role in Nell Dunns Up The Junction in 1967, playing Pete, a man from his native Clapham, who meets an upper class girl from Chelsea, west London, and begins dating her. Mr Zahawi paid tribute to Dennis Waterman after his death aged 74 yesterday. In 2009, he starred in the BBC's hard-hitting drama Moses Jones, a role which he said at the time he had enjoyed because it cast him in a different light. Mr Lewis was sounding the alert during his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday evening. Knowles tweeted: 'I played golf on a tour to Bermuda with Dennis Waterman - I'm not much of a golfer - he was - but it was time spent with him between rounds that were well worth the trip. James Bolam, Alun Armstrong, Amanda Redman and Dennis Waterman made up the main cast of New Tricks. In the end the song, "That Sounds Good To Me", came last at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest receiving only 10 points in total. The worldwide popularity led to two film box office smashes, Sweeney I and Sweeney II. [16] He played the brother of a victim of Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) in the Hammer film Scars of Dracula (1970),[17] and the boyfriend of Susan George in Fright (1971). day. 'Bring on summer! The show parodied the emotional manipulation behind Cowell's shows, with Waterman memorably interrupting a funeral to tell an ousted contestant that the loss of his gran (who had died of shock when learning her grandson had been dropped from the show) would provide the sob story he needed to get him on to the show. [42], In 1988, Waterman voiced Vernon's sidekick Toaster in the children's animated series Tube Mice, which also starred George Cole. An audio tribute episode was released after seven weeks. Performance & security by Cloudflare. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, singing the theme tunes of the latter two.. Waterman's acting career spanned 60 years, starting with his childhood roles in film and theatre, and adult roles in film, television and West End theatre. By Not one to focus on a single role, Waterman was also an accomplished singer, stage actor and film star. [19] He was a member of the company of actors who featured in The Sextet (1972), a BBC 2 series which included the Dennis Potter drama Follow the Yellow Brick Road,[20] and Waterman later appeared in the same dramatist's Joe's Ark (Play for Today, 1974). [68], Waterman was caricatured by David Walliams in the radio and TV comedy series Little Britain, in sketches where he visits his agent (played by Matt Lucas) looking for parts. Dennis Waterman has played in over 25 films from 1960 to present day. Waterman joined the Corona Theatre School in 1959 following a suggestion from another one of his sisters and soon got work in the industry. 200.220.149.28 Further stints on television and in the theatre led to him landing a role in Nell Dunn's Up The Junction in 1967, playing Pete, a man from his native Clapham, who meets an upper class girl from Chelsea, west London, and begins dating her. He was 74. Dennis Waterman, Vera Waterman, Myrna Waterman, Ken Waterman, Joy Waterman, Norma Waterman, Allen Waterman, Stella Waterman: Nicknames: OBE, Pete Waterman, Waterman, Pete: IMDB: ', Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith added: 'RIP Dennis Waterman. [4], In 1952, he represented the Great Britain at the 1952 Summer Olympics at Helsinki, Finland, in the light-welterweight class. Pete Waterman is a record producer who was a judge on Popstars: The Rivals. They stated: 'We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain. Dennis Waterman Illness: What Disease Did Dennis Waterman Have? She added: 'My apologies for using the incorrect first name for Dennis in a previous tweet which I have deleted.'. [39] Waterman took the lead male role in the BAFTA Award-winning BBC adaptation of Fay Weldon's The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986). In March 2012, he caused controversy with some comments on this issue: "It's not difficult for a woman to make a man hit her. Condition: Used Used. [33] He is also a rugby league fan and is president of League 1 side Coventry Bears. Click to reveal A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. His mother also dabbled in music by playing the piano in a way which Waterman once described as an East End knees-up job. His passion for singing led Waterman to release music with record companies EMI and DJM. Waterman is survived by his wife, Pam, and two daughters, Julia and Hannah, who were born following his marriage to actress Patricia Maynard. Building a record collection through rare US imports,[4] his DJ work began to take him across the UK, entertaining bigger crowds with a blend of rhythm and blues and soul music tunes he had sourced. [54]The Minder Podcast revealed that Waterman was semi-retired and living in Spain. [5], Waterman's acting career began in childhood. [5] Waterman has stated that he turned down offers to participate in The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol, citing fix allegations and being put off by unprofessional behaviour including that of Popstars: The Rivals co-judge Geri Halliwell during the show.[13]. "[2] After closure of the depot in 1963, Waterman chose to follow a career in music, being inspired by The Beatles. Waterman took up a job as an A&R man, and worked in the Philadelphia scene, which included introducing the Three Degrees to the UK. His talents did not end with acting and he had a keen interest in music, having recorded albums and singles, including songs which charted in Australia, New Zealand and Britain. The worldwide popularity led to two film box office smashes, Sweeney I and Sweeney II. What snow days used to be like in Brum in the 90s, Sledges on Beacon Hill and footballs stinging your thighs - here's what it was like for kids in the 90s, Cyclist seriously hurt in crash as traffic 'gridlocked', The man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Met Office warns more snow set to fall in seven-day UK freeze. A role in the BBC's adaptation of the Just William books followed and the actor would, in his later years, reflect on some of the different roles he undertook. He later appeared in the premier of Carving a Statue, produced by Peter Wood on 17 September 1964 at the Haymarket Theatre, London. 18:57 EST 08 May 2022 [9] A year later, he starred as William Brown in the BBC TV series William based on the Just William books of Richmal Crompton. Birth and Early years. [66], Waterman died from lung cancer[67] at his home in La Manga, Murcia, Spain on 8 May 2022 at the age of 74. [10] He demonstrated his vocal talents by singing the theme song, I Could Be So Good for You, which peaked at number three in the UK charts in 1980. Waterman's acting career spanned 60 years, starting with his childhood roles in film and theatre, and adult roles in film, television and West End theatre. Tributes have flooded in as news broke of Waterman's death. Peter Alan Waterman, OBE, DL (born 15 January 1947) is an English record producer, songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. Given a residency with the Mecca Leisure Group, he developed new initiatives including matine discos for under 18s at Coventry's Locarno club, which gave him a valuable insight into what music interested a younger audience. [5] Two older sisters, Joy and Vera, had already left home by the time Dennis was born, and another brother, Allen, had died as a young child. Waterman was one of nine children born to Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman in Stepney, East London, England. 'On television in Britain, I'm sort of the cheeky chappie, everybody's mate, but I've never played anything like that in the theatre. John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.'. [1] Waterman was born in Stepney, East London, England, one of nine children of Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. Born in 1948 in Clapham, south-west London, as the youngest of nine children, he was surrounded by arts at a young age thanks to his older sister Joy, who ran her own amateur dramatics society and encouraged the rest of the Waterman children to join. Quality classic TV. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. In more recent years, he starred as Gerry Standing in the BBC's New Tricks, and throughout his career other TV roles included ITV's Where The Heart Is, The Canterbury Tales and Moses Jones, both for the BBC. Related sponsored items . He never competed again. In factual television, Waterman's interest in trains saw him present a historic self-retrospective view in Waterman on Railways for Channel Four/the Discovery Channel. In [27] In July 2015, in partnership with rail engineering firm OSL, Waterman launched the Railway Exchange Training Academy (RETA) at Crewe. Also at the age of 12, Waterman was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Waterman became a household name after playing the role of DS George Carter in crime series The Sweeney, in which he co-starred with John Thaw. [3], Boxing was a big part of Waterman's childhood. [8], Waterman co-wrote and produced with Mike Stock "That Sounds Good to Me" by Josh Dubovie, the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest entry for the United Kingdom,[9] which finished in last place with 10 points.[10]. Road closed live updates after serious crash on motorway. When I worked with him on "New Tricks" he made me the best cups of tea. The latter saw him become manager of the winning boy band One True Voice, who then lost the race to Christmas number 1 to the same show's winning girl group, Louis Walsh's Girls Aloud. 'There was no worry then, which I think was a help. [14] This song was performed by the final three acts on Eurovision, Your Country Needs You! [31], On 20 October 2021 during a High Speed 2 site visit Waterman announced the name of one of the tunnel boring machines to be Dorothy.[32]. [1], Waterman was born in Stepney, East London, England, one of nine children of Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. For the 12 seasons of the show, Dennis Waterman portrayed Gerry Standing. [1], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_Waterman&oldid=1086897785, This page was last edited on 9 May 2022, at 01:36. He was also part of the popular tour, Friends On Tour, which saw him take to the road alongside Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. [26] In January 2015, Waterman announced the sale of the bulk of his model railway collection, to fund the training of rail apprentices in restoring his steam locomotives 5224 and 5553, which in May 2015 were moved from Crewe to Peak Rail. ", READ MOREUK heatwave will hit 26C as Met Office shares exact dates of warmest days, Jon replied: "His tweet was in response to a now-deleted tweet by Kay Burley perhaps she called him Pete and Zahawi didn't realise. [6], Waterman was educated at the Granard Primary School, a state primary school on the Ashburton Estate in Putney, southwest London, followed by Corona Stage School, an independent school at Ravenscourt Park in Hammersmith, West London. Tributes have flooded in as news broke of Waterman's death. 'Loved The Sweeney. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Knowles tweeted: 'I played golf on a tour to Bermuda with Dennis Waterman - I'm not much of a golfer - he was - but it was time spent with him between rounds that were well worth the trip. [8] In 1961, at the age of 13, he played the part of Winthrop Paroo in the Adelphi Theatre production of The Music Man. [18] He appeared alongside Richard Harris and John Huston in a Hollywood western, Man in the Wilderness (1971). [69], This running joke is based on Waterman having sung the theme tunes for at least four of the programmes in which he starred, namely for Minder, Stay Lucky,[70] On the Up and New Tricks. Echoing the success of Sweeney, Minder was adapted into a film based on the TV series entitled Minder On The Orient Express, which was broadcast on Christmas Day in 1985. Peter Waterman was an English welterweight boxer who won British and European titles from 1934 to 1986. > Towleroad /a > Tributes have flooded in as news broke of From tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney to good-hearted detective sergeant Gerry Standing in New Tricks, he was known for playing action-packed characters who had more than meets the eye. When I worked with him on "New Tricks" he made me the best cups of tea. . He became a steam locomotive fireman based at Wolverhampton (Stafford Road) depot. He initially joined the show in 2003 and featured in the role for 11 years until 2014. EXCLUSIVE: Todd Chrisley hides his face with a pillow as he and wife Julie report to federal prisons A bang, a shudder and a dramatic 60 minutes: Passengers reveal how Qantas mayday emergency unfolded Winter's brutal grip is set to batter Britain into tomorrow: Met Office issues fresh yellow warning 'Who can afford to shop in Paperchase anyway? Waterman has since said he will not appear on any similar programmes in future,[12] and has on several occasions attacked more recent talent shows (specifically those devised by his former Pop Idol colleague, Simon Cowell). He also starred in productions of Twelfth Night, Edward Bond's Saved at the Royal Court Theatre and Sergeant Musgrave's Dance. Why did Dennis Waterman leave New Tricks? [30], In 2018, Waterman became president of the Railway Benefit Fund, a railway benevolent charity based in Crewe. At 16, he starred on the West End in Carving A Statue, which marked the beginning of a recording career and a three-year engagement at the Royal Court. [37], English record producer, songwriter, broadcaster, and railway enthusiast, Sunday Times Rich List 20062007, A & C Black (, Class Act! He attracted headlines when he split up with Maynard in 1987 and married actress Rula Lenska, but the marriage fell apart after ten years amid claims of abuse. [62], Waterman was banned from driving for three years in January 1991, following his second drink-driving conviction in four years. He was also part of the popular tour, Friends On Tour, which saw him take to the road alongside Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. In 2002 he said of his time working for British Railways, "I loved every minute of it. How old would you be if you graduated high school in 1977? He also presented a show on Radio City. In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. [65], In 2015, his friend of many years, George Cole, who had played Arthur Daley in Minder, died aged 90. The series launched his career on British television, Waterman pictured during filming for Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Kay Burley has apologised afterconfusing Dennis Waterman with another TV star after his death aged 74 was announced on Sunday. Also at the age of 12, Waterman was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. And presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness said he had always wanted to be the character of Waterman's Terry McCann. Mexico travel warning for UK tourists as nationwide ban introduced. He just complained of a pain in his leg.' Dennis was diagnosed with stage. Your IP: John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.'. The worldwide popularity led to two film box office smashes, Sweeney I and Sweeney II. The news presenter, 61, made the embarrassing error when she paid. [23] As well as starring as Terry McCann in Minder, Waterman sang the theme song, "I Could Be So Good for You",[10] which was a top three UK hit in 1980 and a top ten hit in Australia. Peter Waterman lived between 8 December 1934 to 16 January 1986, he was an English welterweight boxer who won British and European titles. He later reflected fondly on his time in the show, stating in his Life And Times documentary: 'We knew we were doing something really quite special and very different from British television. [35], In 1982, Waterman starred in the musical Windy City. She certainly wasn't a beaten wife, she was hit and that's different. In more recent years, he starred as Gerry Standing in the BBC's New Tricks, and throughout his career other TV roles included ITV's Where The Heart Is, The Canterbury Tales and Moses Jones, both for the BBC. DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles also today reminisced about a charity golf trip he took alongside Waterman. Producer Jonathan Sothcott tweeted: 'Dennis Waterman was one of our biggest TV stars throughout the 70s and 80s, an everyman figure who felt like one of us. Waterman joined the Corona Theatre School in 1959 following a suggestion from another one of his sisters and soon got work in the industry. He released three albums - Down Wind Of Angels, Waterman and So Good For You - in the 1970s and 1980s and performed around the UK on a tour, dubbed Friends On Tour, with Sheena Easton and Gerard Kenny. 'On television in Britain, I'm sort of the cheeky chappie, everybody's mate, but I've never played anything like that in the theatre. Many figures in the entertainment industry rushed to pay tribute to the actor, recalling some of his most iconic roles and huge talent. By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline. Peter Waterman (8 December 1934 - 16 January 1986) was an English boxer and a British and European welterweight champion. He has said that his ability to become absorbed in making models helped him cope with grief after the death of his son. Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on British television for more than six decades. HARD-living Dennis Waterman discovered he had lung cancer after giving up cigarettes and alcohol while living a chilled life in Spain. 'Loved The Sweeney. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. His first role was in Night Train for Inverness (1960). His final film role was in the Australian comedy drama Never Too Late in 2020. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. How much did it cost for 1 dozen of donuts in 1970? This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Schlock, Aimless and Waterdown. Born in 1948 in Clapham, south-west London, as the youngest of nine children, he was surrounded by arts at a young age thanks to his older sister Joy, who ran her own amateur dramatics society and encouraged the rest of the Waterman children to join. Such a loss to the industry. He works closely with model-maker Laurie Lynch on this project. He must have had them done on the cheap - either that or his dentist was having a laff. Waterman suffered brain surgery after being brought to the dressing room following a battle with British lightweight champion Dave Charnley in April 1958. Both modelled different parts of the West Coast Main Line, with each being branded and 'Making Tracks'. He is the owner of significant collections of both historic and commercial railway locomotives and rolling stock. Can The tpms sensors on a 2002 Ford Explorer can be activated using a magnet.. He followed with the television series Just William, and spent a year in the West End playing Winthrop Parroo in The Music Man. [21] Also in 1974, Waterman appeared in episode 4 of the second series of the comedy programme Man About the House entitled "Did You Ever Meet Rommel", in which he played a friend of Robin, a German student by the name of Franz Wasserman. Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on British television for more than six decades. [22] Waterman guest starred in a 1974 Special Branch episode entitled "Stand and Deliver", He became a household name as DS George Carter in The Sweeney during the 1970s. He is from UK. Waterman married his fourth wife Pam Flint in 2011 after being friends for many years and they remained together until his death. According to various Internet sources, Dennis Wilson stood 5 ', Actor Stuart Anthony said: 'Dennis Waterman has left us. ', Newsreader Kay Burley posted: 'A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. His Sweeney success was later topped with critically acclaimed television series The Minder, where Waterman played bodyguard, or minder, Terry McCann for 10 years from 1979. The family kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.". Pete Waterman is a record producer who was a judge on Popstars: The Rivals. Also at the age of 12, Waterman was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. The family, which included siblings Ken, Peter, a welterweight boxing champion,[5] Stella, Norma, and Myrna, lived at 2 Elms Road, Clapham Common South Side. Dennis Waterman's daughter Julia today 'It was so quick. And of course I just spent the time grilling him about "Scars of Dracula". , This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 21:22. Waterman was one of the contestants in the 2009 series of the BBC programme Celebrity MasterChef, but was knocked out in the first round. on 12 March 2010, Josh Dubovie was chosen to represent the UK. Legendary TV actor Dennis died at the age of 74, his family announced on Sunday. [28], In June 2009, Waterman unveiled Breda LRV 1007s new name East Lancashire railway as a tribute to the Heritage Railway at Bury tram stop. Not one to focus on a single role, Waterman was also an accomplished singer, stage actor and film star. 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