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Tim Healy is listed as a film actor and television actor. Tim Healy was born on January 29, 1952 in Benwell, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 74.
My Take
Tim Healy embodies something I deeply admire in British television: the actor who becomes a fixture of national life rather than a chaser of awards. Rooted in working-class Benwell, he carried that authenticity into Dennis in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and decades later into Benidorm's Lesley. There is real craft in playing the same beloved character across years without it going stale. To me he represents the warm, lived-in texture that makes British comedy-drama so durable. He may not top glamorous lists, but the affection audiences hold for him over a career this long is its own quiet, hard-won prize, and I value that kind of longevity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Healy
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・ヒーリー
- Reading
- てぃむ・ひーりー
- Born
- January 29, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Benwell, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim%20Healy%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7803638
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Healy born?
Born January 29, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Tim Healy from?
Tim Healy is from Benwell, United Kingdom.
What does Tim Healy do?
Tim Healy works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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