Jim Dale
Birth Place: Rothwell, Northants, ENGLAND
Photos: Gillian Lynne Honored With Sardi’s Portrait For 100th Birthday (Mar 19, 2026)
Jim Dale Will Lead AN ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE Episcopal Actors' Guild Fundraiser (Jan 13, 2026)
WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST Comes To The New Vic Theatre (Sep 16, 2025)
BIO
Jim Dale, MBE is an English actor, narrator, singer-songwriter, director, and composer. In the United Kingdom he is known as a pop singer of the 1950s who became a leading actor at the National Theatre. In the British film world he became one of the regulars in the Carry On films. He is one of the last three surviving regular actors from the series – the others being Leslie Phillips and Bernard Cribbins. In the United States he is most recognised as a leading actor on Broadway, where he had roles in Scapino, Barnum, Candide and Me and My Girl, as well as for narrating all seven of the Harry Potter audiobooks in the American market (for which he received two Grammy Awards out of six nominations) and the ABC series Pushing Daisies (2007–2009); he also starred in the Disney film Pete's Dragon (1977). He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for portraying a young Spike Milligan in Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall (1973).
As a lyricist, Dale was nominated for both an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for the song "Georgy Girl", the theme for the 1966 film of the same name.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Jim Dale, Just Jim Dale
Jim Dale, Just Jim Dale
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Jim Dale, Just Jim Dale
Jim Dale, The Road to Mecca
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Jim Dale, The Threepenny Opera
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Jim Dale, The Threepenny Opera
Jim Dale, The Threepenny Opera
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Jim Dale, Comedians
Jim Dale, Comedians
Jim Dale, Candide
Jim Dale, Candide
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Jim Dale, Travels with My Aunt
Jim Dale, Joe Egg
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Jim Dale, Joe Egg
Jim Dale, Joe Egg
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Jim Dale, Barnum
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Jim Dale, Barnum
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Jim Dale, Scapino
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Cyndi Lauper Makes Her Broadway Debut in THE THREEPENNY OPERA
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-16 16:31:00
STAGE TUBE: Gene Weygandt and More at Mercury Theater's BARNUM Opening
by Stage Tube - 2013-04-16 17:51:21
Angela Lansbury, Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and More Set for Acting Company's Ruby Ball, 12/3
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-13 11:38:32
TV: Inside Roundabout's Starry Tribute to Rob Marshall; Alec Baldwin, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Andrews & More!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-03-24 09:49:24
STAGE TUBE: Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale, et al. on Roundabout's 2012 Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2012-01-06 11:00:47
TV: Chatting With THE ROAD TO MECCA Co.; Previews Begin Tomorrow, Dec. 16!
by Broadway Beat - 2011-12-15 09:57:25
STAGE TUBE: Roundabout Theatre Company Announces New Play Initiative
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-11-14 13:19:51
STAGE TUBE: RoseMary Harris, Todd Haimes, et al. on ROAD TO MECCA
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-09-16 11:51:05
MasterCard Presents: Broadway Beat's Priceless Moments #30 Jim Dale
by Broadway Beat Priceless Moments - 2008-03-25 08:01:08
News
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2026
Photos have been released from the celebration of Dame Gillian Lynne’s 100th birthday, marked with the unveiling of her portrait at Sardi’s. Lynn passed away in 2018 at the age of 92.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Veteran actor Jim Dale will star in AN ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE, a special performance aimed at raising funds for the Episcopal Actors' Guild. The event is scheduled to take place in New York City, offering audiences a unique theatrical experience while supporting the arts community.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will open its 47th season 'Truth and Illusion' with the theatrical experience WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Chad Marge and Delilah Jane Dunn will star as Romero and Juliet, alongside Tony nominee Steven Skybell as Uncle Larry (Friar Lawrence) in a concert presentation of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET in Concert at the Cutting Room NYC.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025
The initial cast has been announced for Audible's Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, which includes Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, and Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025
New Dramatists honored Tina Landau, an award-winning playwright, lyricist, and director (Redwood, Floyd Collins, SpongeBob SquarePants), and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Redwood, Wicked, Rent) at its recent spring gala! Check out photos from the event!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025
Initial casting has been announced for a concert presentation of the new rock musical, ROMERO & JULIET. Headlining the show are Shea Curran as Romero and Véronique Chayer as Juliet.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
Zombies! Shakespeare! 1980s inspired music! All of these elements are the foundation for the new rock musical, ROMERO & JULIET. The show will be presented by Split Stage Productions in a concert version.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Proof, the first modern drama from MadKing Productions, is opening next week in the company's brand new space, MadKing's Fellowship Theater. Learn more about the show here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025
The Episcopal Actors’ Guild will host composer, lyricist, and pianist Mark York for his one-man show, Give My Regards to Broadway on the Guild Hall Stage. Learn more about the performance.
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Dec 22, 2024
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 8, 2024
The York Theatre Company recently hosted a special ONE-NIGHT-ONLY concert celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward and in particular his lifelong association with America, featuring Steve Ross, KT Sullivan and Simon Jones.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2024
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced two special performances for the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the hilarious Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024
JIM DALE: LIVING WITH LAUGHTER is set for Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 pm ET at Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors’ Guild, 1 E. 29th St. 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016.
by Mica Blackwell - Jul 10, 2024
The Watermill’s dazzling production fully immerses the audience into the showman’s wondrous world in spite of its inherent script issues. With an all-round talented cast led by the ever charismatic Matt Rawle, you’d be justified if you wanted to run away and join the circus after watching this.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024
New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024
Tony winner Richard Maltby Jr. will direct a new revue for Weathervane's 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary musical numbers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jim Dale has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
Jim Dale has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
Jim Dale's first West End show was The Wayward Way which opened in 1964
Best Solo Performance () for Just Jim Dale, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Just Jim Dale, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Just Jim Dale, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Road to Mecca , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Threepenny Opera, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Threepenny Opera , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Threepenny Opera, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Comedians, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Comedians, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Candide, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Candide, Outstanding Lead Actor (Play) (The Lortels) for Travels with My Aunt, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Egg, Best Actor (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Joe Egg, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Egg, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Barnum, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Barnum and Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Scapino.
Jim Dale has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Best Solo Performance for Just Jim Dale. He received Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, he won Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Threepenny Opera, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards also for The Threepenny Opera. Dale was honored with Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Comedians and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play at The Lortels for Travels with My Aunt. He received the award for Best Actor at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Joe Egg and was recognized with Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Barnum. Furthermore, he won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Barnum and Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Scapino.
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