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| - | Lancashire-born comedian who will always be remembered for playing the piano wrong and jokes about the mother-in-law. After | + | Lancashire-born comedian who will always be remembered for playing the piano wrong and jokes about the mother-in-law. After appearing on [[Opportunity Knocks]] in 1967, he never looked back. |
He died in 1993 after a heart attack. | He died in 1993 after a heart attack. | ||
Revision as of 16:31, 29 April 2008
Biography
Lancashire-born comedian who will always be remembered for playing the piano wrong and jokes about the mother-in-law. After appearing on Opportunity Knocks in 1967, he never looked back.
He died in 1993 after a heart attack.
Trivia
Before he became famous as a comedian, Dawson used to write poetry.
He broke his jaw in a boxing match, thus being able to pull grotesque faces by pulling his jaw above his upper lip.
He began his entertainment career as a pianist.
Books / Tapes
No Tears for the Clown (biography, hardcover) (paperback)
