Dennis Waterman

The actor became one of the best-known faces on British television in the 1970s for his role in ITV's police drama The Sweeney.

In 2009, he starred in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Moses Jones, a role which he said at the time, he enjoyed because it cast him in a different light. Minder was later revived by Channel 5 in 2009, but Waterman did not return for the new outing. Celebrities who worked with Waterman have been among those paying tribute. Little Britain and Bake Off star Matt Lucas said: "I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder. His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show at Hammersmith Apollo - in which he hilariously duetted with David's absurd impersonation of him - remains the absolute highlight of my career." Actor Dennis Waterman, who starred in TV shows including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, has died aged 74. Another wrote: "Dennis Waterman has left us.

Waterman, who had varied roles in comedy, drama, and horror, found fame as a teenager in BBC drama William and became well known for his role as tough-nut cop, ...

Actor Reece Shearsmith said: ‘RIP Dennis Waterman. When I worked with him on “New Tricks” he made me the best cups of tea. Loved The Sweeney. Loved Minder more. He was 74.’ He was later married to Ruth Lenska, from 1987 to 1998, and finally to Pam Flint, who he tied the knot with in 2011. Newsreader Kay Burley added: ‘RIP Dennis Waterman. A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. The star was also known for singing the iconic theme tune for New Tricks and Minder.

His family said he died with his wife by his side at his home in Spain.

Throughout his career he also took other TV roles, including ITV’s Where The Heart Is, The Canterbury Tales and Moses Jones, both for the BBC. Actor Dennis Waterman, who was famously known for his roles in TV shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74, his family said in an announcement today. They confirmed the actor passed away with his wife by his side at his home in Spain.

Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney. Television – Minder – George Cole – ...

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. It’s strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media,” he told PA at the time. 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.

Legendary actor Dennis Waterman, best known for his roles in New Tricks, Minder and The Sweeney, passed away at his home in Spain with his wife at his side.

He told him while filming an episode of Life Stories in 2012: "It's not difficult for a woman to make a man hit her. Matthew [Pam's son] and I were just stunned. I mean how dumb was that? She had been diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2006, but thankfully surgery saved her life. RIP." While another wrote: "Dennis Waterman has left us.

Waterman, who rose to fame playing Detective Sergeant George Carter in the 1970s police drama, died in Spain with his wife by his side.

In 2006, the actor appeared in a live Little Britain skit for Comic Relief alongside the parody character, in which he jokingly disputed the characterisation. The actor also performed the theme tunes to several of his shows including Minder and New Tricks – inspiring a memorable parody of Waterman in the comedy series Little Britain who endlessly pitches himself to star in various TV projects as well as offering to “write the theme tune, sing the theme tune”. An actor from the age of 13, Waterman broke into the mainstream playing the lead role in the BBC drama William as a teen.

Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” 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. It’s strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media,” he told PA at the time. 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. In 2009, he starred in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Moses Jones, a role which he said at the time, he enjoyed because it cast him in a different light. Born in London, he was educated at the Corona Theatre School, and began his showbiz career at a young age, and following a role for the Children’s Film Foundation, was invited to join Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

The Sweeney star Dennis Waterman has died peacefully at his home in Spain, his family has confirmed.

The pair divorced in 1998 after Waterman was violent towards her. At the time of his death, Waterman was married to his fourth wife, Pam Flint. As well as acting, Waterman also sang the theme tunes to his series Minder and New Tricks.

Actor Dennis Waterman, the star of popular TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74.

Comedian, Matt Lucas has been leading tributes, writing on Twitter: "I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder. His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show at Hammersmith Apollo - in which he hilariously duetted with David's absurd impersonation of him - remains the absolute highlight of my career." I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder. His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show at Hammersmith Apollo - in which he hilariously duetted with David's absurd impersonation of him - remains the absolute highlight of my career.— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) pic.twitter.com/RsTrABh5Br May 8, 2022 Dennis Waterman, the star of popular TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74.

The 74-year-old was perhaps best known for playing bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder but was much-loved in other series including The Sweeney and New Tricks. His ...

Such a loss to the industry. Loved The Sweeney. Loved Minder more. What a fantastic talent and lovely man. "A naturalistic, nuanced actor. I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder. His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show at Hammersmith Apollo - in which he hilariously duetted with David's absurd impersonation of him - remains the absolute highlight of my career.— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) pic.twitter.com/RsTrABh5Br May 8, 2022 Leading the tributes, Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas said: “I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder.

Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” 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. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It’s strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media,” he told PA at the time. 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. Born in London, he was educated at the Corona Theatre School, and began his showbiz career at a young age, and following a role for the Children’s Film Foundation, was invited to join Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on British television for more than six decades. From tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney to good-hearted detective ...

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. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.” In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. 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. His film debut came in 1960 in the Night Train For Inverness. Also at the age of 12, Waterman was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The co-star of The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks was a born performer who brought working-class south London edge to the small screen.

A viewer who only watched The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks might raise questions over his acting range: DCI Standing could have been the older, slightly mellowed DS Carter and Terry McCann the nephew of either. Those incidents – and subsequent attempts to minimise his actions in an interview with Piers Morgan – would probably have ended a career now but the actor benefited from a greater willingness at that time to forgive so-called “bad boy” behaviour in prominent men. This loyalty and generosity also informed New Tricks, where he was part of a rotating star ensemble with Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Denis Lawson and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

Actor Dennis Waterman, star of TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74, but did you know he had a famous daughter in Eastenders?

Hannah also has an impressive theatre CV, appearing on stage in the Vagina Monologues, Soap at The Stephen Joseph theatre and Tom, Dick and Harry and Calendar Girls in the West End. After leaving the show, she found success in the BBC medical dramas Doctors and Holby City, The Bill and a recurring role in New Tricks, which also starred her father. Her character was later killed off in 2004 after tripping over a toy in her flat and falling down the stairs.

Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw. Television – ...

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” 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. It’s strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media,” he told PA at the time. 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. In 2009, he starred in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Moses Jones, a role which he said at the time, he enjoyed because it cast him in a different light. Born in London, he was educated at the Corona Theatre School, and began his showbiz career at a young age, and following a role for the Children’s Film Foundation, was invited to join Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

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 ...

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. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.” Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 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. The worldwide popularity led to two film box office smashes, Sweeney I and Sweeney II. 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.

Beyond acting, Waterman was known for singing the theme songs to many of his shows. The actor and comedian Matt Lucas was among those paying tribute. “I grew up ...

“His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show at Hammersmith Apollo – in which he hilariously duetted with David’s absurd impersonation of him – remains the absolute highlight of my career.” His other TV credits include ITV’s Where the Heart Is and the BBC’s The Canterbury Tales and Moses Jones. No immediate information the cause was available.

Actor Dennis Waterman, star of TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74, but did you know he had a famous daughter in Eastenders?

Hannah also has an impressive theatre CV, appearing on stage in the Vagina Monologues, Soap at The Stephen Joseph theatre and Tom, Dick and Harry and Calendar Girls in the West End. After leaving the show, she found success in the BBC medical dramas Doctors and Holby City, The Bill and a recurring role in New Tricks, which also starred her father. Her character was later killed off in 2004 after tripping over a toy in her flat and falling down the stairs.

Dennis Waterman was a familiar face on British television for more than six decades. From tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney to good-hearted detective ...

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. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.” In the latter part of his career, he played Gerry Standing in the show New Tricks from 2003 to 2014. 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. His film debut came in 1960 in the Night Train For Inverness. Also at the age of 12, Waterman was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.

In a statement, Waterman's loved ones said he “passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain”. | ITV National News.

“I grew up watching Dennis Waterman’s iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder,” Lucas wrote in a tweet. Following a role for the Children’s Film Foundation, he was invited to join Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Company. “The family kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time,” they added.

Actor Dennis Waterman – who starred in TV shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks – has died at the age of 74, it has been announced.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” 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. It’s strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media,” he told PA at the time. 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. In 2009, he starred in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Moses Jones, a role which he said at the time, he enjoyed because it cast him in a different light. Born in London, he was educated at the Corona Theatre School, and began his showbiz career at a young age, and following a role for the Children’s Film Foundation, was invited to join Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

Legendary TV actor Dennis Waterman has died at the age of 74, his family has confirmed. Waterman was one of the most a screen regular on Sweeney, ...

John Thaw and Dennis Waterman on the set of their film Sweeney 2 in December 1977. 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. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. 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. 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. It's strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media.' John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.' Newsreader Kay Burley posted: 'A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. He starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder after first finding fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney. Such a loss to the industry. Waterman's extensive career also included numerous stints on the stage What a fantastic talent and lovely man.

Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw. A statement from ...

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” 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. It’s strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media,” he told PA at the time. 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. In 2009, he starred in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Moses Jones, a role which he said at the time, he enjoyed because it cast him in a different light. Born in London, he was educated at the Corona Theatre School, and began his showbiz career at a young age, and following a role for the Children’s Film Foundation, was invited to join Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Company.

The actor first found fame as tough cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw and later went on to star in the hugely successful series, Minder.

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. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” 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.

Born in Clapham in 1948, Waterman went on to be married four times, having two children. His fourth wife, Pam, was at home with him in Span when he passed ...

John Thaw and Dennis Waterman on the set of their film Sweeney 2 in December 1977. 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. There was no great panic about whether it was going to be a success in the ratings. 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. It's strange that you get cast as different things in different parts of the media.' John [Thaw] and I were great mates and, it sounds horrible, but it was just a joy to go to work every day.' Star of Minder, New Tricks and for me, his finest role - as Detective George Carter in The Sweeney opposite the late, great John Thaw,' Morgan wrote. Newsreader Kay Burley posted: 'A brilliant actor who was a staple on our screens throughout the 70s and 80s. Such a loss to the industry. Waterman married his fourth wife Pam Flint in 2011 after being friends for many years, and they remained together until his death. He starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder after first finding fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney. What a fantastic talent and lovely man.

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Actor Dennis Waterman, star of TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74, but did you know he had a famous daughter in Eastenders?

Hannah also has an impressive theatre CV, appearing on stage in the Vagina Monologues, Soap at The Stephen Joseph theatre and Tom, Dick and Harry and Calendar Girls in the West End. After leaving the show, she found success in the BBC medical dramas Doctors and Holby City, The Bill and a recurring role in New Tricks, which also starred her father. Her character was later killed off in 2004 after tripping over a toy in her flat and falling down the stairs.

His biggest role came with comedy drama Minder, in which Waterman starred in seven series as bodyguard Terry McCann between the years of 1979 to 1989. Waterman ...

According to The Mirror, Waterman spent his time after the New Tricks ended "doing f***-all" in Spain, and said he was not actively hunting for new projects. After the series ended, Waterman said he had downsized his properties, and was enjoying semi-retirement. In 2009, he starred in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Moses Jones, a role which he said at the time he enjoyed because it cast him in a different light. He began his showbiz career at an early age, and after a part for the Children's Film Foundation, was invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford. He became famous for singing the theme music to many of his shows, and as a result, was parodied by David Walliams in Little Britain. But how did he die, and what was the cause of his death?