Denis Lawson movies and series

September 27, 1947 (age 79) Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Denis Stamper Lawson (born 27 September 1947) is a Scottish actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of Bleak House and as Gordon Urquhart in the film Local Hero.

His titles like Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, and Perfect Sense - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 3, 2026

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Star Wars

1977May 1977 by George Lucas

Minor role as Red Two (Wedge Antilles)

Minor role as Red Two (Wedge Antilles)

7.92 Excellent+ 22.9k ratings
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Return of the Jedi

1983May 1983 by Richard Marquand

Minor role as Wedge

Minor role as Wedge

7.57 Excellent- 17.3k ratings
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Perfect Sense

2011September 2011 by David Mackenzie

Supporting as Boss

Supporting as Boss

6.41 Good- 1,288 ratings
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The Machine

2013April 2013 by Caradog W. James

Starring as Thomson

Starring as Thomson

5.53 Okay 888 ratings
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Local Hero

1983February 1983 by Bill Forsyth

Starring as Gordon Urquhart

Starring as Gordon Urquhart

6.26 Good-- 417 ratings
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Broken

2012August 2012 by Rufus Norris

Minor role as Mr. Buckley

Minor role as Mr. Buckley

6.28 Good-- 298 ratings
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Bleak House

2005 by Andrew Davies

Starring as John Jarndyce

Starring as John Jarndyce

6.38 Good- <100 ratings
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Jekyll

2007 by Steven Moffat

Supporting as Peter Syme

Supporting as Peter Syme

6.31 Good-- 104 ratings
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Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant

1998November 1998 by Andrew Grieve

Starring as Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster

Starring as Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster

6.25 Good-- <100 ratings
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Marchlands

2011 by Stephen Greenhorn

Starring as Robert Bowen

Starring as Robert Bowen

6.08 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Providence

1977January 1977 by Alain Resnais

Supporting as Dave Woodford

Supporting as Dave Woodford

6.10 Okay++ <100 ratings
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New Tricks

2004–2015 by Nigel McCrery

Supporting as Steve McAndrew

Supporting as Steve McAndrew

6.19 Good-- <100 ratings
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The Man in the Iron Mask

1977July 1977 by Mike Newell

Minor role as Claude

Minor role as Claude

6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Enid

2009November 2009 by James Hawes

Starring as Kenneth Waters

Starring as Kenneth Waters

6.05 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Wee Man

2013January 2013 by Ray Burdis

Supporting as Willie Ferris

Supporting as Willie Ferris

5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Criminal Justice

2008–2009 by Peter Moffat

Supporting as Bill Faber

Supporting as Bill Faber

6.16 Good-- <100 ratings
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Dead Head

1986 by Howard Brenton

Lead role as Eddie Cass

Lead role as Eddie Cass

Needs more reviews
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The Passion

2008 by Michael Offer

Supporting as Annas

Supporting as Annas

5.98 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Genius of Photography

2007 by Martin Davidson

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Lead role as Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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The Kit Curran Radio Show

1984–1986 by Andy Hamilton

Lead role as Kit Curran

Lead role as Kit Curran

Needs more reviews
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Breaking the Mould

2009July 2009 by Peter Hoar

Starring as Alexander Fleming

Starring as Alexander Fleming

Needs more reviews
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The Ambassador

1998–1999 by Russell Lewis

Starring

Starring

Needs more reviews
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The Chain

1984November 1984 by Jack Gold

Supporting as Keith

Supporting as Keith

Needs more reviews
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Bejewelled

1991January 1991 by Terry Marcel

Supporting as Alistair

Supporting as Alistair

Needs more reviews
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Bob Martin

2000–2001

Starring as Greg

Starring as Greg

Needs more reviews
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A Royal Scandal

1997October 1997 by Sheree Folkson

Supporting as Henry Brougham

Supporting as Henry Brougham

Needs more reviews
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Mister Eleven

2009

Supporting as Len

Supporting as Len

Needs more reviews
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The Flipside of Dominick Hide

1980December 1980 by Alan Gibson

Minor role as Felix

Minor role as Felix

Needs more reviews
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The Justice Game

1989–1990

Lead role as Dominic Rossi

Lead role as Dominic Rossi

Needs more reviews
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The Fortune

2026 by Aschlin Ditta

Supporting as Martin Worrall

Supporting as Martin Worrall

Needs more reviews
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Other People's Children

2000

Starring as Tom

Starring as Tom

Needs more reviews
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Natural Lies

1992

Supporting as James Towne

Supporting as James Towne

Needs more reviews
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The Round Tower

1998 by T.R. Bowen

Starring as Arthur Brett

Starring as Arthur Brett

Needs more reviews
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Candy Cabs

2011 by Jane Lush

Supporting as Kenny Ho

Supporting as Kenny Ho

Needs more reviews
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Them From That Thing

2012

Minor role as Various

Minor role as Various

Needs more reviews