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Des Lynam

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Des Lynam in When Ali Came to Britain (2012)
Des Lynam was born on 17 September 1942 in County Clare, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Have I Got News for You (1990), World Cup 98 (1998) and Trevor's World of Sport (2003).
BornSeptember 17, 1942
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    Known for

    Ian Hislop and Paul Merton in Have I Got News for You (1990)
    Have I Got News for You
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Self - Guest Presenter(as Desmond Lynam)
    World Cup 98 (1998)
    World Cup 98
    8.1
    Video Game
    • Additional Crew(as Desmond Lynam)
    • 1998
    Trevor's World of Sport (2003)
    Trevor's World of Sport
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Des Lynam
    Footballers' Wives (2002)
    Footballers' Wives
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Des Lynam

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Footballers' Wives (2002)
      Footballers' Wives
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Des Lynam
      • 2004
    • Trevor's World of Sport (2003)
      Trevor's World of Sport
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Des Lynam
      • 2003
    • A Tribute to the Likely Lads (2002)
      A Tribute to the Likely Lads
      5.1
      TV Movie
      • Desmond Lynam (as Desmond Lynam)
      • 2002
    • Darren Boyd, Amanda Holden, Chris Langham, Cliff Parisi, and Caroline Quentin in Kiss Me Kate (1998)
      Kiss Me Kate
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Des Lynam (as Desmond Lynam)
      • 2001
    • UEFA Euro 2000 Video Game (2000)
      UEFA Euro 2000 Video Game
      6.1
      Video Game
      • (voice)
      • 2000
    • FIFA 99 (1998)
      FIFA 99
      7.5
      Video Game
      • (voice)
      • 1998
    • Chris Barrie, Tim Bentinck, Susie Blake, Francesca Hunt, Cliff Parisi, Samantha Power, and Bryan Pringle in A Prince Among Men (1997)
      A Prince Among Men
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Des Lynam
      • 1998
    • Rachel Weisz, Des Lynam, and Neil Morrissey in My Summer with Des (1998)
      My Summer with Des
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Desmond Lynam (as Desmond Lynam)
      • 1998
    • FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 (1997)
      FIFA: Road to World Cup 98
      7.8
      Video Game
      • Pre-Match Presenter (voice, as Desmond Lynam)
      • 1997
    • Kathy Burke and Harry Enfield in Harry Enfield and Chums (1994)
      Harry Enfield and Chums
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Desmond Lynam (as Desmond Lynam)
      • 1994
    • Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith in Alas Smith & Jones (1984)
      Alas Smith & Jones
      7.4
      TV Series
      • (as Desmond Lynam)
      • 1990
    • Russ Abbot and Bella Emberg in The Russ Abbot Show (1986)
      The Russ Abbot Show
      6.5
      TV Series
      • (as Desmond Lynam)
      • 1989

    Additional Crew

    • World Cup 98 (1998)
      World Cup 98
      8.1
      Video Game
      • voice talent: Electronic Arts Canada Team (as Desmond Lynam)
      • 1998

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Desmond Lynam
    • Height
      • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
    • Born
      • September 17, 1942
      • County Clare, Ireland
    • Other works
      TV Commercial for Right Guard anti-perspirant (1998)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Print Biography
      • 3 Interviews
      • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Des is more well known in the UK for presenting sports programmes on the BBC especially "Grandstand" every Saturday.
    • Quotes
      What is more entertaining in prime time than football?
    • Nickname
      • Des

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