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Jim Dale

 
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Performs the unabridged Harry Potter audio books.

Father of Toby Dale

He was considered for the role of the Doctor in the popular BBC series "Doctor Who" (1963), after the departure of Jon Pertwee in 1974.

He was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Was nominated for a Tony in 1985 for "Joe Egg" and in 1997 for "Candide".

Father of Adam Dale, who is an aerial cameraman.

Good friend of fellow "Carry On..." star Peter Gilmore.

Won Broadway's 1980 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for playing the title character of 'Phineas T, Barnum' in "Barnum." He has also been nominated three other times: in 1975, as Best Actor (Dramatic) for "Scapino;" in 1985, as Best Actor (Play) for a revival of "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg;" and in 1997, as Best Actor (Musical) for a revival of "Candide".

Now aged 69, he provides the US narration of the Harry Potter series of audiobooks. [2005]

He received a Grammy nomination for his audio book performance of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.