Waterman /a > Comments us Meghan. The song came under much criticism and William Hill's betting odds gave the song 125-1 chance that the song would win, the longest odds for a UK entry ever. Condition: Used Used. 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. Born in London, Waterman was educated at the Corona Theatre School and began his showbiz career at a young age. Waterman was married four times and had two daughters with second wife Patricia Maynard, one of whom is former EastEnders actress Hannah Waterman - who later played his daughter in New Tricks. He followed with the television series Just William, and spent a year in the West End playing Winthrop Parroo in The Music Man. In the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, he competed in the light-welterweight division for Great Britain. He then moved to Jamaica working with Peter Tosh and Lee Perry, and producing Susan Cadogans reggae-crossover hit "Hurt So Good". Dennis Waterman, Vera Waterman, Myrna Waterman, Ken Waterman, Joy Waterman, Norma Waterman, Allen Waterman, Stella Waterman: Nicknames: OBE, Pete Waterman, Waterman, Pete: IMDB: The squalor was unreal, but the camaraderie was phenomenal. A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s', Star: Dennis, right, was one of the most popular television actors of the 70s and 80s. 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. The TV tough guy quit his twin vices when heart problems. Quality classic TV. Waterman delivered the eulogy at Cole's funeral on 12 August. 'Gutted I never got to meet him, always wanted to be Terry McCann. 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. [6] His older brother Ken first took Dennis boxing when he was three years old,[7] and when he was ten Dennis joined Caius Boxing Club. Waterman has appeared as a judge on both series of Pop Idol in the UK (200103), and also Popstars: The Rivals (2002). [47], He was a regular cast member in every season of New Tricks, from 2003 to 2014, and also sang the theme song. In a tweet, he wrote: 'Myself and my Phoenix Nights cast mates used to sing the theme tune to Minder on tour and on the Karaoke! [1] Waterman was born in Stepney, East London, England, one of nine children of Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? His passion for singing led Waterman to release music with record companies EMI and DJM. He added: 'I really enjoyed it, because it was a very different kind of character - and that's important. Waterman returned as judge for the second series of Pop Idol, but was constantly critical of the eventual winner, Michelle McManus, and was openly disappointed when she won. 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. [61], Waterman emigrated to Spain with his wife Pam in 2015 after New Tricks ended, living at a villa in La Manga, and playing golf at the La Manga Club. He initially joined the show in 2003 and featured in the role for 11 years until 2014. She added: 'My apologies for using the incorrect first name for Dennis in a previous tweet which I have deleted.'. [29], In October 2018, Waterman unveiled The Will Hay Appreciation Society's memorial bench to Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt in Cliddesden, Hampshire the filming location for Buggleskelly in the railway comedy film Oh, Mr Porter!. He is the owner of significant collections of both historic and commercial railway locomotives and rolling stock. Why did Dennis Waterman leave New Tricks? [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). Pete Waterman is a record producer who was a judge on Popstars: The Rivals. His mother also dabbled in music by playing the piano in a way which Waterman once described as an 'East End knees-up job'. 'Loved The Sweeney. What a fantastic talent and lovely man. [1] In April 1958, after a fight with British lightweight champion, Dave Charnley, he had to be helped to the dressing room. [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 was an English welterweight boxer who won British and European titles from December 8, 1934, to January 16, 1986. [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. 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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. How old is Pete Waterman? 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. A naturalistic, nuanced actor. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. How old would you be if you graduated high school in 1977? [43], After leaving Minder, Waterman appeared as Thomas Gynn in the comedy drama Stay Lucky (198993),[44] with Jan Francis and Emma Wray; self made millionaire Tony Carpenter in the sitcom On the Up (199092)[45] and John Neil in the mini series Circles of Deceit (199596). [9] A year later, he starred as William Brown in the BBC TV series William based on the Just William books of Richmal Crompton. 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. 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. 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. As a member of the Stock. [65], In 2015, his friend of many years, George Cole, who had played Arthur Daley in Minder, died aged 90. [1], Waterman was born in Stepney, East London, England, one of nine children of Rose Juliana (ne Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman. When I worked with him on "New Tricks" he made me the best cups of tea. ': 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! In a statement, his family said he died today in Spain with his wife Pam at his side. At the age of 18, Waterman became professional and won the British welterweight title in 1956. 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?." Who makes the plaid blue coat Jesse stone wears in Sea Change? 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. He appeared in 29 films, the last being released in 2020. 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. Pete Waterman is a record producer who was a judge on Popstars: The Rivals. Such a loss to the industry. He started boxing when he was 11 years old and won 121 of his 130 amateur contests. Your IP: His younger brother, Dennis Waterman, is a singer and actor. 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. He became a steam locomotive fireman based at Wolverhampton (Stafford Road) depot. 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. metres) tall. Peter was a British and European welterweight champion born in Stepney, East London, England, one of nine children of Rose Juliana and Harry Frank Waterman. 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. [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]. Are Pete Waterman and Dennis Waterman related? [11] Waterman was a series regular in the 1962 CBS comedy Fair Exchange, playing teenager Neville Finch. His role in 2003 drama New Tricks marked his return to a long-running show for the first time in a decade and saw him star alongside acting stalwarts James Bolam and Alun Armstrong. Waterman was worth 30 million in 2006/07,[11] according to The Sunday Times Rich List. Actor/Comedian Dennis Leary is 6' 2" tall. 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. 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. The news presenter, 61, made the embarrassing error when she paid. [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). Incredibly, the MP said: "RIP Pete." [57], Waterman's marriage to Lenska ended because of his violent behaviour towards her. DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles also today reminisced about a charity golf trip he took alongside Waterman. [52][53], In 2020, Waterman starred in the Australian drama-comedy film Never Too Late which had been filmed in Adelaide, Australia, the previous year. '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. 'We just knew we had very good scripts, we had great directors, and we thought we weren't that shabby. 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