Jim Davidson

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Biography

James Cameron "Jim" Davidson, OBE (born 13 December 1953) is a British comedian. His highest profile roles came on television when he hosted Big Break and The Generation Game. He is also a stand-up comedian and writer, developing adult pantomime shows such as Boobs in the Wood and Sinderella, both of which have played to sell-out audiences. Davidson has become known for his use of controversial jokes about women, ethnic minorities, homosexuals and disabled people, although he denies accusations that he is prejudiced against these groups.

  • Name variations
  • Davidson·J. Davidson
  • Primary profession
  • Actor·director·producer
  • Country
  • United Kingdom
  • Nationality
  • British
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 13 December 1953
  • Place of birth
  • Kidbrooke
  • Death date
  • 2007-04-28
  • Death age
  • 65
  • Place of death
  • 2007-4-28
  • Education
  • Lehigh University·Loughborough University
  • Member of
  • Scotland national rugby union team·Loughborough Students RUFC

Music

Movies

TV

Books

Awards

Trivia

Graduated from Selinsgrove High School, Pennsylvania

He likes to do his own stunts.

He likes mountain bikes.

Hung from the bottom of a helicopter, with no safety cable, while filming "Pacific Blue" .

Still plays football with his Bubbas in NYC (6 time league champs)

The first word he learned to say in Danish was "tosse", which means wacko.

Likes sushi and ice-cream.

His favorite musician is Cline Dion.

His favorite football team is Chicago Bears

(2005-) Between smaller acting parts in different TV series etc, he is working as a CPA.

Released his first Christian Album titled "As Long As I Have You". Currently touring the country to MSA events, and performing his very own concerts in churches and schools.

Daughter, Sarah Walpole-Davidson, born 25th April, 1972 at 05.20 AM. Son, Cameron Gullick-Davidson, born 12th December 1982. He has three children with Tracy Hilton: Charlie (born 1990), Fred and Elsie .

His humor has been condemned by some for being frequently racist, sexist and homophobic. He has responded by calling his critics "do-goody, leftie, white, socialist hybrids".

Jim is a supporter of the Conservative Party. He has addressed Party conferences and fiercely opposes any further British integration with the European Union, believing that the UKs sovereignty is in danger.

Is steadfast in his support of the armed forces of Britain, setting up The British Forces Foundation - of which he serves as Chairman - to provide concerts for the British troops. He has been in most battlefields as soon as possible to support and entertain them. Margaret Thatcher serves as president of the BFF, and the patron of his organisation is Prince Charles , the Prince of Wales.

Left the UK to live in Dubai.

Met his third wife, Alison, when he was appearing in pantomime in Bristol and she was a reporter for the local TV station, HTV West.

Declared bankrupt in July 2006.

Is a son to a Scottish father and an English mother.

A big fan of Emerson Lake and Palmer , he has used their music in his pantomimes and the band also recorded a new version of their song "Karn Evil 9: First Impression, Part 2" to be used as the theme of "Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game" .

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queens New Years Honours List for his services to entertainment.

He won series 13 of "Celebrity Big Brother" .

Quotes

People who know me know I am not homophobic.

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