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Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) was an English actor and singer. 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.
May 9, 2022 · However, his most memorable roles during that period were that of DS George Carter in The Sweeney and Terry McCann in Minder - where he famously sang the theme tune.
May 9, 2022 · Dennis Waterman knew how to take a joke - which is important for a celebrity. The popular actor, best known for his roles in Minder, New Tricks and The Sweeney, sadly died at the age of 74 at his home in Spain on Sunday (May 8) with his wife at his side.
May 8, 2022 · Actor Dennis Waterman, known for his roles in TV shows including Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died, his family have said. He was 74.
May 10, 2022 · Big-screen spin-offs Sweeney! (1977) and Sweeney 2 (1978) reinforced the image of a maverick tough guy, which led to Waterman being cast as pugnacious old lag Terry McCann opposite George Cole’s wheeler-dealing Arthur Daley in the comic crime series Minder.
Aug 11, 2015 · Just as in 'The Sweeney' and 'Minder', Dennis was confident enough to let the person next to him take care of the punchlines, the more starry performances, while he neither overshadowed nor...
May 8, 2022 · Dennis Waterman, the veteran actor known for shows such as Minder and The Sweeney, has died at the age of 74. Confirming his death, his agent said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis, passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain."