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Jim Dale (James Smith) was born on 15 August, 1935 in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England, UK, is an actor,soundtrack,writer. Discover Jim Dale's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?

Popular As James Smith
Occupation actor,soundtrack,writer
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 15 August, 1935
Birthday 15 August
Birthplace Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Jim Dale Height, Weight & Measurements

At 89 years old, Jim Dale height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Jim Dale's Wife?

His wife is Julia Schafler (1980 - present), Patricia (1957 - 1977) ( divorced) ( 4 children)

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Wife Julia Schafler (1980 - present), Patricia (1957 - 1977) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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Jim Dale Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Dale worth at the age of 89 years old? Jim Dale’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Jim Dale's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Carry on Cabby (1963)£160
Carry On Jack (1964)£150
Carry on Spying (1964)£450
Carry On Cleo (1964)£1,000
Carry On Cowboy (1965)£1,600
Don't Lose Your Head (1967)£2,100
Follow That Camel (1967)£3,000
Carry On Doctor (1967)£3,000
Carry on Again Doctor (1969)£3,250

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1956

In the Military Police training film "Break-in" (1956) his role as a soldier includes an appearance in a comedy song and dance routine.

1957

At the age of 22 he became the first pop singer to work with George Martin, who produced all his hit records. Several of his songs entered the UK Singles Chart, including "Be My Girl" (1957, UK No.2), "Just Born (To Be Your Baby)" (1958, UK No.27), "Crazy Dream" (1958, UK No. 24) and "Sugartime" (1958, UK No. 25).

1960

In the early 1960s, he presented Children's Favourites on BBC Radio, for a year.

1963

Jim Dale began his career as a stand-up comic. He sharpened his comedy skills during a stint in the army, where he organized and performed in camp shows. After his discharge he pursued a comedy career, and landed a job as the warm-up comic on a musical variety show. He did so well that the producers gave him a spot on the show as a singer, and he quickly became a recording star. He was signed for a small part in one of the "Carry On" films, Carry on Cabby (1963), but the audience reaction to him was so great the he was soon made a regular member of the cast.

1968

The part of Captain Keene in Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968) was written for Jim but he had stage commitments so the part went to Roy Castle.

1969

Unlike many comics, Dale insisted on performing his own stunts, and in fact injured his arm performing a stunt in Carry on Again Doctor (1969), his last film of the series until 1992. After his departure from the series he returned to the stage, notably in Sir Laurence Olivier's National Theater.

1970

In the 1970s Dale moved to the US for film and stage work, achieving success in the Broadway show "Barnum" and in a string of film comedies for Disney.

1973

He was wanted for a part in the 1973 TV production of Carry on Christmas but it went to Julian Holloway.

1980

Won the 1980 Tony Award for Actor in a Musical for "Barnum". Nominated three times for the Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama: "Scapino" in 1975, "Joe Egg" in 1985 and "Candide" in 1997. Nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Supporting or Features Actor in a Musical for "Three Penny Opera".

2003

He was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to British Children's Literature in America.

2004

He narrated Peter and the Starcatchers (2004) audio book,[36] and its three sequels.

2005

He narrated the Harry Potter video games and many of the interactive "extras" on the Harry Potter DVD releases. He also holds three Guinness World Records. One for occupying the first six places in the Top Ten Audio Books of America and Canada 2005. His second for creating 134 different voices for one audiobook, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. and his third for breaking his own record with 146 voices for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007. Dale opened every episode of the ABC drama Pushing Daisies as the unseen narrator.

2006

In November 2006 Dale starred as Charlie Baxter in a one-night only concert version of the Sherman brothers musical, Busker Alley alongside Glenn Close. This was a benefit for the York Theatre Company, and was held at Hunter College in New York City.

2014

He wrote and appeared in his one-man show, Just Jim Dale, looking back over nearly sixty years in show business. It opened on 15 May 2014 at the Roundabout Theatre Company Laura Pels Theatre, winning Dale his fifth Outer Critics Circle Award, and his fifth Drama Desk Award.

2017

In 2017, Dale narrated Spin: The Rumpelstiltskin Musical by Edelman and Fishman, noted as being the first audiobook musical.