Larry Dann is best known for his roles in Carry On series and The Bill, etching his name amongst the greatest actors of his times. Embarking on his acting journey by chance, Larry has been able to deliver some esteemed performances. Larry is keen on sharing anecdotes and lessons from his exemplary career in the form of keynote addresses. Larry is known to touch on subjects related to filmmaking, television, theatre, and his experience as an athlete.
Only 7 years old when he debuted in Adam and Evelyn, Larry worked in numerous films as an extra. This enabled him to pay for his own fees when he studied at Corona Stage Academy – a great accomplishment. Giving excellent performances as a member of Joan Littlewood’s Theatre Workshop, he was chosen as an original cast member for Oh, What A Lovely War!. He performed on West End, Paris and Broadway. The already iconic musical was only enhanced by Larry’s exquisite presence. Larry also has particular affinity for sports and has played in the Walking Football tournament at the age of 75.
Starring in 4 Carry On movies, namely Carry On Teacher, Carry On Behind, Carry On England and Carry On Emmannuelle, Larry has featured in a slew of movies and TV shows. Most notably Larry can be seen in Coronation Street’s pilot episode, Dixon of Dock Green, and EastEnders. Playing Sergeant Alec Peters for 227 episodes of The Bill, Larry was a beloved character on the multi award-winning series. Larry chronicles experiences from his 70 year long career in show business in his book “Oh, What a Lovely Memoir!”, released in 2023.
Recently Larry has starred in shows such as BBC’s Twirlywoos and The Lives of Frankie Abbott. In 2024, Larry was also invited to speak on the My Time Capsule podcast and interviewed for a 4-page article by Best of British Magazine. An excellent storyteller, sportsman and entertainer, Larry Dann is one of the best speakers to hire for your next event. His journey is one rife with valuable lessons on filmmaking and TV. Hire Larry Dann for your upcoming event today!
Books
Oh, What a Lovely Memoir!
How to hire Larry Dann
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Larry Dann's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Athletics
- Broadway
- Carry On films
- Child acting
- Commercials
- Cricket
- Cruises (countless stories from his many cruises)
- Fight arranging (on stage and in television)
- Film-making (dozens of credits)
- Football (played at Wembley for Children In Need and continues to play with Walton Walking Football in his eighties)
- Oh, What A Lovely War!
- WW2 (growing up during the Blitz, tough family life)
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I was honoured & delighted to launch Larry Dann’s "Oh, What a Lovely Memoir!" at a Carry On event at the Cinema Museum in December 2023, where it sold-out. Our chat took in everything from Waiting for Godot to Carry On Emmannuelle. Larry has had an extraordinary career and he is a glorious storyteller." - Comedy Historian
"Larry Dann is a proper actor and a delightful man, who has worked with everyone from David Niven to Norman Wisdom. His autobiography is called "Oh, What A Lovely Memoir" and as a member of the original company of "Oh, What A Lovely War!" he has that right. Larry has had an extraordinary life and one hell of a career!" - Michael, My Time Capsule
"Making his film debut in the late 40s, Larry Dann has been an actor for more than 70 years. Incredibly, he was only allowed to attend Corona Academy if he paid his own school fees. He has many extraordinary stories from The Bill and the Carry On movies." - Simon, Best of British Magazine
"Larry Dann is an engaging storyteller, who leads us through the highs and lows of his gloriously diverse career with plenty of good-natured name-drops." - Derrick, Archive TV Musings
"Larry Dann is an incredibly talented actor who has had a full and interesting career. His enthusiasm for his chosen profession is a joy to hear. An absolute legend." Sarah, The Billaton
"Larry Dann's story is a fascinating record of the acting profession, from someone who worked solidly across the various mediums of theatre, film and TV for seven decades." - Edward, TV Historian
"It was fantastic hearing about the life of Larry Dann, he’s done it all from Broadway to the West End, adverts, stage, films, TV... he even played at Wembley!" - Mark, Walton Walking Football
"Larry Dann is one of those actors who, whenever I see him on stage or screen, just brings a smile to my face. What a character he is, a real legend." - Stageworks
- 2024 – Special guest at the "Carry On Up The Avenue" sell-out event at the Drayton Court Hotel
- 2024 – Invited to speak on the My Time Capsule podcast
- 2024 – Interviewed by the Best of British Magazine
- 2023 – Author of “Oh, What a Lovely Memoir”
- 2007 – Joined the cast of "EastEnders" as Walford Gazette reporter Brian
- 2004 – Recorded his 227th episode of "The Bill"
- 1984 – Actor, ITV’s “The Bill”
- 1978 – Starred in his fourth "Carry On" film, "Carry on Emmannuelle"
- 1964 – Made his debut in on Broadway
- 1962 – Original Cast Member of Oh, What a Lovely War!
