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Gilson Lavis(1951-2025)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
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Gilson Lavis was born on 27 June 1951 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Me and Orson Welles (2008), Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) and Squeeze: Black Coffee in Bed (1982). He was married to Nikki. He died on 5 November 2025 in Lincolnshire, England.
BornJune 27, 1951
DiedNovember 5, 2025(74)
BornJune 27, 1951
DiedNovember 5, 2025(74)
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Known for

Me and Orson Welles (2008)
Me and Orson Welles
6.7
  • Drummer
  • 2008
Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)
Filthy Rich & Catflap
7.1
TV Series
  • Strip Show Drummer
Squeeze: Black Coffee in Bed
7.2
Music Video
  • Gilson Lavis
  • 1982
Squeeze: Tempted (1981)
Squeeze: Tempted
7.2
Music Video
  • Gilson Lavis
  • 1981

Credits

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Actor

  • Me and Orson Welles (2008)
    Me and Orson Welles
    6.7
    • Drummer
    • 2008
  • There's No Business
    8.7
    • Drummer (uncredited)
    • 1994
  • Squeeze: Annie Get Your Gun (Live)
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1990
  • Squeeze: If It's Love
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1989
  • Squeeze: 853-5937
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1988
  • Squeeze: Footprints
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1988
  • Squeeze: Trust Me to Open My Mouth
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1987
  • Squeeze in Squeeze: Hourglass (1987)
    Squeeze: Hourglass
    7.5
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1987
  • Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)
    Filthy Rich & Catflap
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Strip Show Drummer
    • 1987
  • Squeeze: Hits of the Year
    Music Video
    • Singer - Squeeze
    • 1985
  • Squeeze: Last Time Forever
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1985
  • Squeeze: Black Coffee in Bed
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1982
  • Squeeze: Is That Love
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1981
  • Squeeze: Messed Around
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1981
  • Squeeze: Tempted (1981)
    Squeeze: Tempted
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Gilson Lavis
    • 1981

Music Department

  • Me and Orson Welles (2008)
    Me and Orson Welles
    6.7
    • musician: drums, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
    • 2008

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Squeeze
  • Born
    • June 27, 1951
    • Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 5, 2025
    • Lincolnshire, England
  • Spouse
    • Nikki? - November 5, 2025 (his death, 1 child)

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