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Lionel Blair

Bio: Lionel Blair was an English actor, choreographer, tap dancer and television presenter. Making regular appearances as a dancer and entertainer on British television throughout the late 1960s, the 1970s and early 1980s, he also presented the quiz programme Name That Tune, and was a team captain on Give Us a Clue
Born: Wed, Dec 12 1928
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada

Death: Thu, Nov 04 2021
Lionel Blair is 92 years old
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Poster of Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!
Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!
Lionel Blair was 89 in Larry Grayson: Shut That Door! as 'Himself - Entertainer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 2018
Poster of Run For Your Wife
Run For Your Wife
Lionel Blair was 83 in Run For Your Wife as 'Cyril'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of The Unforgettable Harry Secombe
The Unforgettable Harry Secombe
Lionel Blair was 82 in The Unforgettable Harry Secombe as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 2010
Poster of Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
Lionel Blair was 75 in Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of An Audience with Elton John
An Audience with Elton John
Lionel Blair was 68 in An Audience with Elton John as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Lionel Blair was 57 in Absolute Beginners as 'Harry Charms'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1986
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Lionel Blair was 51 in The Plank as 'Paint-covered House Owner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1979
Poster of Mission: Monte Carlo
Mission: Monte Carlo
Lionel Blair was 45 in Mission: Monte Carlo as 'Quinn Travis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Maroc 7
Maroc 7
Lionel Blair was 38 in Maroc 7 as 'Hotel Receptionist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1967
Poster of The Beauty Jungle
The Beauty Jungle
Lionel Blair was 35 in The Beauty Jungle as 'Talk of the Town Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1964
Poster of A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
Lionel Blair was 35 in A Hard Day's Night as 'T.V. Floor Manager'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 1964
Poster of The Cool Mikado
The Cool Mikado
Lionel Blair was 34 in The Cool Mikado as 'Nanki'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1963
Poster of Play It Cool
Play It Cool
Lionel Blair was 33 in Play It Cool as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1962
Poster of The World of Suzie Wong
The World of Suzie Wong
Lionel Blair was 31 in The World of Suzie Wong as 'Dancing Sailor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of The Limping Man
The Limping Man
Lionel Blair was 24 in The Limping Man as 'The Dancer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Real Marigold Hotel
The Real Marigold Hotel
Lionel Blair was 87+ in The Real Marigold Hotel as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 26 2016
Poster of The Last Leg
The Last Leg
Lionel Blair was 84+ in The Last Leg as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2013
Poster of Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Lionel Blair was 82+ in Big Brother's Bit on the Side as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 2011
Poster of Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Lionel Blair was 82+ in Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 18 2011
Poster of The Week We Went To War
The Week We Went To War
Lionel Blair was 80+ in The Week We Went To War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 2009
Poster of Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice
Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice
Lionel Blair was 79+ in Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice as ', Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 12 2008
Poster of Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
Lionel Blair was 79+ in Celebrity Juice as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2008
Poster of Britain's Got More Talent
Britain's Got More Talent
Lionel Blair was 78+ in Britain's Got More Talent as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 09 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Lionel Blair was 77+ in The One Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of The Story of Light Entertainment
The Story of Light Entertainment
Lionel Blair was 77+ in The Story of Light Entertainment as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 22 2006
Poster of Extras
Extras
Lionel Blair was 76+ in Extras as 'Lionel Blair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of The Farm
The Farm
Lionel Blair was 75+ in The Farm as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2004
Poster of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Lionel Blair was 73+ in Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 08 2002
Poster of Footballers' Wives
Footballers' Wives
Lionel Blair was 73+ in Footballers' Wives as 'Lionel Blair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2002
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Lionel Blair was 70+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of Melissa
Melissa
Lionel Blair was 68+ in Melissa as 'Himself, Party Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Lionel Blair was 67+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of The Ant & Dec Show
The Ant & Dec Show
Lionel Blair was 66+ in The Ant & Dec Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 06 1995
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
Lionel Blair was 65+ in Ready Steady Cook as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Lionel Blair was 62+ in Pebble Mill as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
Lionel Blair was 60+ in Birds of a Feather as 'Lionel Blair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Lionel Blair was 53+ in Countdown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Lionel Blair was 53+ in The Kenny Everett Television Show as 'Self, Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Bullseye
Bullseye
Lionel Blair was 52+ in Bullseye as 'Self - Special Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1981
Poster of The Kenny Everett Video Show
The Kenny Everett Video Show
Lionel Blair was 49+ in The Kenny Everett Video Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Lionel Blair was 49+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Lionel Blair was 44+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Lionel Blair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
Lionel Blair was 42+ in The Persuaders! as 'Quinn Travis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of The Bruce Forsyth Show
The Bruce Forsyth Show
Lionel Blair was 30+ in The Bruce Forsyth Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 29 1959
Poster of The Sooty Show
The Sooty Show
Lionel Blair was 26+ in The Sooty Show as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1955