Lawson began his London stage career in 1969's "The Metamorphosis." He has appeared in numerous television series and movies, including Lucky Jim, The Fabulous Bagel Boys and a two-year stint on the BBC's medical drama "Holby City." In 1983, he starred opposite Burt Lancaster in the critically acclaimed film Local Hero.
Lawson directed the 1999 stage production of "Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs," which starred Lawson's nephew, Ewan McGregor. In 2005, Lawson received an Emmy nod for his performance as John Jarndyce in the critically acclaimed BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' Bleak House.
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Add AllSensitive Skin: Seasons 1 & 2Empty-nesters Al (Denis Lawson) and Davina Jackson (Joanna Lumley) have a wonderful life: They love their jobs, both still look great at 60, and they're ready for a fun new phase of their existence. But things don't go as swimmingly as they expect in this BBC television series. They find themselves... Read More
Add AllThe Ambassador: Series 2Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner Pauline Collins stars in this dramatic series as Harriet Smith, the new British ambassador to Ireland. Struggling to quell the historic contentiousness between the two governments, Harriet must also navigate a minefield of political corruption and the... Read More
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