History Creator / JimDale

Jim Dale [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]] (born James Smith, 15 August 1935 in Rothwell, England) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books[[note]]Creator/StephenFry narrates the UK versions[[/note]] and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Creator/PeterRogersAndGeraldThomas film, ''Raising the Wind'', alongside Creator/KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

Jim Dale [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]] (born James Smith, 15 August 1935 in Rothwell, England) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books[[note]]Creator/StephenFry narrates the UK versions[[/note]] and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Peter Rogers/Gerald Thomas film alongside Creator/KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

* ''Film/CarryOnSpying'' (1964) -- Carstairs

* ''Film/CarryOnColumbus'' (1992) -- Christopher Columbus

* ''Film/DontLoseYourHead'' (1966) -- Lord Darcy Pue

* ''{{Film/Pete's Dragon|1977}}'' (1977) -- Dr. Terminus

* ''Film/{{Pete's Dragon|1977}}'' (1977) -- Dr. Terminus

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Jim Dale [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]] (born James Smith, August 15th 1935 in Rothwell, England) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books[[note]]Creator/StephenFry narrates the UK versions[[/note]] and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Peter Rogers/Gerald Thomas film alongside Creator/KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

Jim Dale [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]] (born James Smith, August 15th 1935) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books[[note]]Creator/StephenFry narrates the UK versions[[/note]] and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Peter Rogers/Gerald Thomas film alongside Creator/KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: The British don't appreciate Dale as much as the Americans seem to do, especially the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fans.

'''Jim Dale''' [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]] (born '''James Smith''', August 15th 1935) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books[[note]]Creator/StephenFry narrates the UK versions[[/note]] and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Peter Rogers/Gerald Thomas film alongside Creator/KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

Dale has also done lots of stage work, appearing in many musicals in the [[UsefulNotes/{{London}} West End]] and Broadway, eventually bagging Tony Award wins and nominations throughout the last 40 years, and still going strong. He also appeared in the Disney films as the lead in ''Film/HotLeadAndColdFeet'' and provided his voice for ''Film/PetesDragon1977'' in 1977. He has become known as the "voice" of ''Harry Potter'', because of his audio recordings of the novels, as well as his voice appearances on many of the video games, which earned him several North American audio-book and children's literature awards, and a World Record for voicing 134 characters on an audio recording. Since then, he has continued to do audio recordings for children's books, mostly back in the UK, as well as receiving an MBE in 2003 for promoting children's literature.

'''Jim Dale''' [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]] (born '''James Smith''', August 15th 1935) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Peter Rogers/Gerald Thomas film alongside Creator/KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

'''Jim Dale''' [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]] (born '''James Smith''', August 15th 1935) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Peter Rogers/Gerald Thomas film alongside KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

Dale has also done lots of stage work, appearing in many musicals in the [[UsefulNotes/{{London}} West End]] and Broadway, eventually bagging Tony Award wins and nominations throughout the last 40 years, and still going strong. He also appeared in the Disney films as the lead in ''Film/HotLeadAndColdFeet'' and provided his voice for ''Film/PetesDragon'' in 1977. He has become known as the "voice" of ''Harry Potter'', because of his audio recordings of the novels, as well as his voice appearances on many of the video games, which earned him several North American audio-book and children's literature awards, and a World Record for voicing 134 characters on an audio recording. Since then, he has continued to do audio recordings for children's books, mostly back in the UK, as well as receiving an MBE in 2003 for promoting children's literature.

'''Jim Dale''' [[KnightFever MBE]] (born '''James Smith''', August 15th 1935) is an English actor and comedian, known for appearing in some of the ''Film/CarryOn'' films, being the narrator for the American releases of the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' audio-books and appearing in many Disney films and other US dramas. He started in stand-up in his late-teens, before appearing in a small role in a Peter Rogers/Gerald Thomas film alongside KennethWilliams, before appearing in their later-made ''Film/CarryOnCabby'' and other ''Carry On'' films, eventually appearing in 11 of their movies. In between the films, he did voicework on the radio for about a year in the 1960s, as well as writing songs for many music acts and recording some music himself that did well in the UK and US charts, earning him an Oscar Nomination and an International Laurel Award for the song "Georgy Girl" in 1966.

* KnightFever: Was awarded an MBE for his work in children's literature. He, Barbara Windsor and KennethConnor are the only ''Carry On'' regulars that received this.

* HeyItsThatVoice: Dale's mostly chosen for voiceover work in American media, more so after ''Harry Potter'', and the average fan will get this feel.

* PanickyExpectantFather: He memorably played this in his first ''Carry On'' film debut in ''Film/CarryOnCabby'', who makes SidJames' character drive back and forth four times when his wife's labor is a false alarm.

* GermansLoveDavidHasslehoff: The British don't appreciate Dale as much as the Americans seem to do, especially the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fans.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Dale's mostly chosen for voiceover work in American media, moreso after ''Harry Potter'', and the average fan will get this feel.