Des O'Connor

Jan 12, 1932 - Nov 14, 2020 (88 years old) in Stepney, East London, England, UK

Desmond Bernard O'Connor, CBE was an English comedian, singer and television presenter. He was a long-time TV chat-show host, and presenter of long-running Channel 4 game show Countdown for two years.

Known For

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Today with Des and Mel

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Would I Lie to You?

Self

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Going Live!

Self

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The British Soap Awards

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The Des O'Connor Show

Host

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Al Murray's Happy Hour

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All Star Comedy Carnival

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Live From Her Majesty's

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Des O'Connor Entertains

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Best Ever Muppet Moments

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Credits

Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer 2020

Self (archive footage)

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Through the Keyhole 2013

Self - Panelist

★ 6
Would I Lie to You? 2007

Self

★ 7.7
Al Murray's Happy Hour 2007

★ 6.7
Best Ever Muppet Moments 2006

Self

★ 6
Today with Des and Mel 2004

★ NR
An Audience with Des O'Connor 2001

Host

★ NR
The British Soap Awards 1999

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Going Live! 1987

Self

★ 6
Live From Her Majesty's 1983

Self

★ 5
Countdown 1982

★ 6
Des O'Connor Entertains 1974

★ NR
All Star Comedy Carnival 1969

★ NR
Top of the Pops 1964

Self

★ 6.6
The Des O'Connor Show 1963

Host

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