Denis Lawson

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Acting

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.

Filmography

• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
• Somnium (2019)
• Burns in the USA (2017)
• A Quiet Night In (2014)
• The Machine (2013)
• The Wee Man (2013)
• Broken (2012)
• Perfect Sense (2011)
• The Lighthouse Stevensons (2011)
• Above Their Station (2010)
• Enid (2009)
• Breaking the Mould (2009)
• No Holds Bard (2009)
• A New Body at Last (2007)
• The Thieving Headmistress (2006)
• The Black Death (2004)
• Lucky Jim (2003)
• Solid Geometry (2002)
• Leonard (2001)
• The Real Hughie Green (2001)
• This is Stanley Baxter (2001)
• The Bass Player (1999)
• Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998)
• A Royal Scandal (1997)
• Fried Crumbed Brains (1996)
• Born Kicking (1992)
• Bejewelled (1991)
• One Way Out (1989)
• The Zip (1988)
• Love After Lunch (1987)
• The Chain (1984)
• Bitter Cherry (1983)
• Return of the Jedi (1983)
• Local Hero (1983)
• The Flipside of Dominick Hide (1980)
• The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
• Fearless Frank (1978)
• The Girl Who Walked Quickly (1978)
• Holocaust 2000 (1977)
• The Man in the Iron Mask (1977)
• Star Wars (1977)
• Providence (1977)
• The Paradise Run (1976)
• Jumping Bean Bag (1976)
• The Merchant of Venice (1973)