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.
Jim Dale Detailed Biography
Jim Dale began his career as a stand-up comic. He sharpened his comedy skills during a stint in the army, where he organized and performed in camp shows. After his discharge, he pursued his comedy career, and landed a job as the warm-up comic on a musical variety show. He did so well that the producers gave him a spot on the show as a singer, and he quickly became a recording star. He was signed for a small part in one of the "Carry On" films, Carry On Cabby (1963), but the audience reaction to him was so great the he was soon made a regular member of the cast. Unlike many comics, Dale insisted on performing his own stunts, and in fact broke his arm performing a stunt in Carry on Doctor (1967), his last film of the series until 1992.
After his departure from the series he returned to the stage, notably in Sir Laurence Olivier's National Theater. In the 1970s Dale moved to the US for film and stage work, achieving success in the Broadway show "Barnum" and in a string of film comedies for Disney.
He returned to Britain in 1992 for an appearance in the final "Carry On" film, Carry On Columbus (1992).
