Denis Lill
Biography
Denis Lill is a British actor who was born in Hamilton, New Zealand. He joined the RNZAF in 1959, where he took up amateur dramatics, and moved to Britain in 1967. He is known for TV roles such as Charles Vaughan in Survivors, which he first played in its first series before becoming the lead for its second and third, Alan Parry in Only Fools and Horses, Dennis Broadley in Outside Edge, and Mr Rose in The Royal from 2003 to 2011. His films include The Eagle Has Landed (1976), The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982), and Bernard and the Genie (1991). He also appeared twice in Doctor Who and has worked in radio theater.
84years old
Turns 85 on April 22in 202 days
- Born Hamilton
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 9
- Career span
- 49 years1976 to 2025
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A change of course
While in the RNZAF, Lill first showed an interest in amateur dramatics and enjoyed imitating characters from the BBC's The Goon Show. During his air force career he took part in operatic and theatric productions, and in 1967 he left New Zealand for Britain.
Big break
After a one-off appearance as Charles Vaughan in the first series of Survivors, Lill became the leading actor of the post-apocalyptic drama for its second and third series.
Denis Lill movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Denis Lill shares three films with Julian Fellowes, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Julian Fellowes's page
John Quarmby's page
Michael Caine's page
Donald Sutherland's page
Malcolm McDowell's page
Liam Neeson's page
Clive DonnerDirector, 2 films, 1982 to 1985
All films by Clive Donner
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Official profiles and reference pages.