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Dennis Waterman (born 24 February 1948-) is a British actor and singer, best known for his tough-guy roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks. Waterman was born the youngest of nine children to Rose Juliana (née Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman in Clapham, London. The family, which included siblings Ken, Peter, Stella, Norma and Myrna, lived at 2 Elms Road, Clapham Common South Side. Harry Waterman was a ticket collector for British Rail. Two older sisters, Joy and Vera had already left home by the time Dennis was born, and another brother, Allen had died... MORE

Dennis Waterman (born 24 February 1948-) is a British actor and singer, best known for his tough-guy roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks. Waterman was born the youngest of nine children to Rose Juliana (née Saunders) and Harry Frank Waterman in Clapham, London. The family, which included siblings Ken, Peter, Stella, Norma and Myrna, lived at 2 Elms Road, Clapham Common South Side. Harry Waterman was a ticket collector for British Rail. Two older sisters, Joy and Vera had already left home by the time Dennis was born, and another brother, Allen had died as a young child. Boxing was a big part of Waterman's childhood. His father had been an amateur boxer and made all of his sons box. His older brother Ken first took Dennis boxing when he was three years old, and when he was ten Dennis joined Caius Boxing Club. Another older brother Peter was a welterweight boxing champion. Waterman was educated at Granard Primary School, a state primary school in Wandsworth in South London, followed by Corona Stage School, an independent school at Ravenscourt Park in Hammersmith in West London). Waterman's acting career began in childhood. His first role was in LESS