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Denis Lawson
Acting
102 known credits
1.9 popularity score 79 years
Biography
About Denis Lawson
Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of Bleak House and as Gordon Urquhart in the film Local Hero.
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Denis Lawson across film and television
100credited titles
43movie credits
57TV credits
1973–2026screen career span
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