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Jim Dale as Narrator
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| DOB: August 15, 1935 Originally from: Rothwell, Northants, UK Height: 5' 9" Eye color: --- Trademark characteristic: Animated, clipped British accent, heavy enunciation Add a comment about this actor |  Plays Narrator in Pushing Daisies |
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| Birthplace: --- Education: --- Family/Relationships: Four children from previous marriage, one of whom has been an movie aerial camera operator since 1985; currently married to Julia Schafler since 1980; five grandchildren Famous for: (in the U.S.) Narrating all of the Harry Potter audiobooks; the Guiness World Record Holder for a record 134 voices for a single audiobook Notes: Born James Smith, Mr. Dale began his career as a comedian at age 17 and continued to entertain troops after he joined the Royal Air Force. After his service, he recorded music and hosted a radio program; by 1966, he began working in plays, eventually invited by Sir Lawrence Olivier to join the British National Theatre. Besides Harry Potter, he has voiced over a dozen other audiobooks such as "A Christmas Carol" and "Around the World in 80 Days". Mr. Dale was honored with the Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2004, and most recently, he was bestowed with the Order of St. George's Society. Mr. Dale has been a resident of New York for the past twenty-five years. | Big break: Recorded several hit records with producer George Martin at age 22 Best known for: (in the UK) Performing on ensemble series "Carry On, Team", which eventually led to eleven "Carry On" films Movies: Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall; Pete's Dragon Television: "Six Five Special" (UK); "Join Jim Dale" (UK); PBS's "Huckleberry Finn"; "The Equalizer"; "The Bill Cosby Show"; "The Ellen Burstyn Show" Plays: The Winter's Tale; Scapino; Barnum; The Burglar; Oliver!; Joe Egg; Travels With My Aunt; Candide; The Comedians; Threepenny Opera; Busker Alley; The Oak Tree; Don Juan in Hell Awards: 1965 Academy Nomination for Best Song for Georgy Girl; 1980 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Barnum; Grammy nomination for Harry Potter audiobooks; nominated for four plays (two of which were with co-star Kristin Chenoweth); won a record nine Audie Awards from the Audio Publisher's Association for his audiobook works |
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| Articles & Interviews: --- | 1. http://www.jim-dale.com (official) 2. 3. 4. |
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