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Jim Dale

  • Birthplace: Rothwell, England, United Kingdom
  • Birthday: August 15, 1935

Best known for his stage work in Britain and on Broadway, Jim Dale starred in New York as "Barnum!", the musical about the circus impresario, for two years (1979-81), winning a Tony Award for his efforts. He also racked up an Academy Award nomination for writing the title song for the 1966 film "Georgy Girl". Dale trained in acrobatics and ballet as a youth, and made his professional debut while still a teen in Kettering, England, working as a comedian. When he was 19, Dale performed in a production of "The Wayward Way,…more

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Career Milestones

  • 1995

    Starred in all-male version of "Travels With My Aunt" off-Broadway

  • 1992

    Had title role in film "Carry on Columbus"

  • 1985

    Played The Duke in PBS adaptation of "Huckleberry Finn"

  • 1977

    Had featured roles in the combined animated/live action "Pete's Dragon" and "Joseph Andrews"

  • 1974

    Starred in and directed "Scapino" at Brooklyn Academy of Music; show transferred to Broadway

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Awards

  • 2001

    Grammy: Best Spoken Word Album for Children

  • 1996

    Lucille Lortel Award: Outstanding Actor in a Play

  • 1980

    Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Actor in a Musical

  • 1980

    Tony: Actor in a Musical

  • 1975

    Outer Critics Circle Award: Outstanding Performance

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