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Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Actor · Died May 8, 2022, aged 74 · Clapham, London, England, UK

Dennis Waterman was an English actor and singer, best known for his tough-guy roles in television series such as The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 24, 1948
Died
May 8, 2022 (aged 74)
From
Clapham, London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 84 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 27% in 30 days

What are Dennis Waterman's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
40%
Morality
20%
Self
18%
Bonds
13%
Society
7%
Power
3%
Violence5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 1 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 1 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 9
Shapeshifter
1 of 9
Hero
1 of 9
Herald
1 of 9
Shadow
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Hopeful
4
Dread
2
Melancholic
3
Thrilling
3
Other
5

How their films linger

Fun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dennis Waterman's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dennis Waterman's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

84 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Never Too Late(2020)

    as Jeremiah Caine

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Run for Your Wife(2012)

    as Minding Person

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Moses Jones(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Frank Costello

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Back in Business (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jarvis

  • New Tricks(2003)

    Show 107 episodes · as Gerry Standing

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Canterbury Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as John Crosby

  • Arthur's Dyke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Derek Doubleday

  • Murder in Mind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken Grendle

  • Circles of Deceit: Sleeping Dogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as John Neil

  • Circles of Deceit: Kalon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as John Neil

  • Dalziel and Pascoe(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank Moon

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Vol-au-vent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Pete / Kevin

  • Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as John Neil

  • Match of the 70's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 11 episodes · Presenter · Actor

  • The Knock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 7 episodes · as John Danson

  • Class Act (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddy Saxe

  • Circles of Deceit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as John Neil

  • Fiddley Foodle Bird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · as Fiddley Foodle Bird (voice)

  • Cold Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Father Jim

  • On the Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 19 episodes · Actor

  • Stay Lucky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 27 episodes · as Thomas Gynn

  • The First Kangaroos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Albert Goldthorpe

  • Mr. H Is Late (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • First Sight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy

  • The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 4 episodes · as Bobbo Patchett

  • The World Cup: A Captain's Tale(1982)

    as Bob Jones

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Minder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 108 episodes · as Terry McCann

  • Sweeney 2(1978)

    as Det. Sgt. George Carter

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Give Us a Kiss, Christabel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Wilfred

  • Premiere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Wilfred

  • Sweeney! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Det. Sgt. George Carter

  • The House on the Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Peter

  • The Sweeney(1975)

    Show 53 episodes · as Det. Sgt. George Carter

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Churchill's People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as King Harold II

  • Regan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Det. Sgt. George Carter

  • Armchair Cinema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Det. Sgt. George Carter

  • Joe's Ark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Bobby

  • Oranges and Lemons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Terry Sewell

  • The Common (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Sean Lamb

  • Man About the House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Franz Wasserman

  • Centre Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter

  • The Eyes Have It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Frank

  • Thriller(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Armchair 30 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as John Sloan

  • The Belstone Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Stephen Durno

  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland(1972)

    as 2 of Spades

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Colditz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Richtman

  • The Breaking of Colonel Keyser (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Goodall

  • Follow the Yellow Brick Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Dr Bilson

  • Night Duty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Richard

  • The Sextet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Dalrymple · as Dr Bilson · as Gordon · as Greg · as James Hare · as Ken · as Peter · as Richard

  • New Scotland Yard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Robby Baylis

  • Man in the Wilderness(1971)

    as Lowrie

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Walt, King of the Dumper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Walt

  • Fright(1971)

    as Chris

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Scars of Dracula(1970)

    as Simon Carlson

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • My Lover, My Son(1970)

    as James Anderson

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • A Promise of Bed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Photographer

  • Paul Temple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • I Can't... I Can't... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Joe O'Reilly - Groom

  • School for Unclaimed Girls(1969)

    as Peter

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Edward

  • The Root of All Evil? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Gerry Macclesfield

  • Journey to the Unknown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Albert Baker

  • The First Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ooh La La! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Up the Junction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Pete

  • Half Hour Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike

  • BBC Play of the Month (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Sean Lamb

  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as 'Jankers' Yates · as Walt

  • Go Kart Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Jimpy

  • Theatre 625 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Terhew

  • The Barnstormers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike

  • Top of the Pops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Terry McCann

  • Fair Exchange (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 24 episodes · as Neville Finch

  • William (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • The Pirates of Blood River(1962)

    as Timothy Blackthorne, the boy

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Crooks Anonymous(1962)

    as Boy in Park

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Drama 61-67 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Norman

  • Ali and the Camel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Night Train for Inverness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Ted Lewis

  • Snowball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Mickey Donovan

  • Armchair Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Goodall · as Tony

  • The Story of the World Cup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Narrator

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles, 83 of them dated from 1956 to 2020; peak year 1971.

Biggest box office

Never Too Late (2020)

$830K worldwide

Highest rated

The Sweeney (1975)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

New Tricks (2003)

Film career

19562020

Peak 1971 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1962Screen debut· Crooks Anonymous
  • 2004Career best· New Tricks

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting84 of 84: 83 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score44thOther crew1 of 84: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s25 · acting1970s31 · acting1980s6 · acting1990s12 · 12 acting · 1 crew2000s6 · acting2010s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Dennis Waterman's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 41st percentile, the median of all 12; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 17 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Run for Your Wife (2012)

85th percentile spread · 72% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Sweeney (1975)

Midcredits 92nd · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 53. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Dennis Waterman's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Dennis Waterman work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dennis Waterman's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Tom Clegg shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Editors