Lionel Blair

Lionel Blair

Known for

Acting

Born

December 12, 1928

Birthplace

Montreal, Canada

Died

November 4, 2021 (aged 92)

Biography

Lionel Blair was an English actor, choreographer, tap dancer and television presenter. Making regular appearances as a dancer and entertainer on British television throughout the late 1960s, the 1970s and early 1980s, he also presented the quiz programme Name That Tune, and was a team captain on Give Us a Clue.

Best known work

A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

1964

The Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

1971

Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

1986

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996

The Magic Christian

The Magic Christian

1969

Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother

2001

The World of Suzie Wong

The World of Suzie Wong

1960

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

2002

Celebrity Juice

Celebrity Juice

2008

The Last Leg

The Last Leg

2013

Filmography

TBA
EstherTV
as Self
2018
Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!
as Himself - Entertainer
2017
Cheap Cheap CheapTV
as Self (1 episode)
2016
The Real Marigold HotelTV
as Self (4 episodes)
2013
The Last LegTV
as Self (1 episode)
2012
Run For Your Wife
as Cyril
2011
Big Brother's Bit on the SideTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2011
Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the SideTV
as Self (4 episodes)
2010
The Unforgettable Harry Secombe
as Self
2009
The Week We Went To WarTV
2008
Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on IceTV
as Self (3 episodes)
2008
Celebrity JuiceTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2007
Britain's Got More TalentTV
as Self (1 episode)
2006
The Story of Light EntertainmentTV
as Self (1 episode)
2004
Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits
as Self
2004
The FarmTV
as Self (40 episodes)
2002
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2002
Footballers' WivesTV
as Lionel Blair (1 episode)
2001
Celebrity Big BrotherTV
as Self (1 episode)
1999
Loose WomenTV
as Self (1 episode)
1997
An Audience with Elton John
as Self
1997
MelissaTV
as Party Guest (1 episode)
1996
Never Mind the BuzzcocksTV
as Self (2 episodes)
1995
The Ant & Dec ShowTV
1994
Ready, Steady, CookTV
as Self - Guest (1 episode)