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Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) was an English actor and singer. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney , Minder and New Tricks , singing the theme tunes of the latter two.
The song was used over the end credits of the final episode of the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave and the American comedy Parks and Recreation. A cover version sung by Dennis Waterman was used as the theme for two episodes of the BBC series New Tricks, then replaced by a close pastiche.
The show had an ensemble cast, of which Dennis Waterman was the only constant over all twelve series; the cast variously included Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Denis Lawson, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tamzin Outhwaite, and Larry Lamb. Waterman, who was known as a vocalist alongside his acting work, additionally sang the show's theme song.
Waterman was an accomplished singer, stage actor, television and film star.
Dennis Waterman, a stage and screen actor known for "The Sweeney" and "Minder," and for the song "I Could Be So Good For You," has died.
Directed by Peter Wood, the cast included Dennis Waterman as Hildy Johnson, Anton Rodgers as Walter Burns, Amanda Redman as Esther Stone, Robert Longden as Earl Williams, Diane Langton as Mollie Malloy, and Victor Spinetti as poetic reporter Bensinger.
Kenny's composition "I Could Be So Good for You" was recorded by Dennis Waterman for the theme tune of the ITV series Minder and became a top 10 hit single in the United Kingdom during 1980. It also gained an Ivor Novello Award for Kenny. In a 2021 interview, he spoke about the composition and reception of the song and how he met Waterman. [3]
"The Electric Theatre Show" interviews with John Thaw, Dennis Waterman and Ted Childs. "This is Your Life – John Thaw" extract. "This is Your Life – Dennis Waterman" extract. Series 4 textless titles with dual sound. Episode introductions by guest stars James Warrior, George Sewell, Jenny Runacre, Nick Stringer, Gary Morecambe and Peter Wight.