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He was born in Catford, the son of the popular music hall comedian Johnny Dwyer, and acted from the age of ten and appeared in his first film in 1921. He is perhaps best known to television audiences for his role as the Punch and Judy man Mr Partridge in BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!.
Leslie Dwyer. Actor: Holiday Week. Leslie Dwyer was born on 28 August 1906 in Catford, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Holiday Week (1952), Not So Dusty (1956) and Hi-de-Hi! (1980). He died on 29 December 1986 in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK.
Leslie Dwyer as Mr William Partridge (Series 1–6) – A children's entertainer, Punch and Judy, at Maplins with a drinking problem and a dislike of children, formerly a music hall performer, working as "Whimsical Willie," whose career was cut short by World War I. Dwyer was forced to drop out after the sixth series due to his declining health ...
Leslie Dwyer was a British actor and comedian, known for his roles in Holiday Week, Not So Dusty and Hi-de-Hi. He was the son of music hall comic Johnny Dwyer and a cricket fan.
Leslie Dwyer was an English film and tv actor who appeared in many classic movies and shows. He played Mr Partridge in Hi-de-Hi, a Punch and Judy man who hated children.
Leslie Gilbert Dwyer, (28 August 1906 — 26 December 1986), was a British actor best known for playing Mr. Partridge in Hi-de-Hi!. He was the son of Johnny Dwyer, a popular music hall comedian of his day, so show business was in his blood.
Jan 30, 2018 · Leslie Dwyer. Played: Kid-hating children’s entertainer Uncle Willie. Before Hi-de-Hi!: The son of music hall comedian Johnny Dwyer, Leslie Dwyer acted from the age of ten and appeared in his first film in 1921, aged 15. Other appearances include the Kenneth More version of The 39 Steps, Steptoe and Son and Terry and June.
