Len Goodman

Len Goodman was an American actor known for Dancing with the Stars, Strictly Come Dancing, and Love/Loss. He was born on April 25, 1944, in Farnborough, Kent, England, UK, and passed away on April 22, 2023, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK.

Personal and Family Life

Len Goodman grew up in London’s East End, where his family sold vegetables. He started dancing at the age of 19 as exercise for an injured foot and eventually won the British Championships. Goodman was married twice, first to Cherry Kingston, with whom he had one child, James William Goodman, and later to Sue Barrett from December 2012 until his death.

Death and Legacy

Len Goodman died on April 22, 2023, after battling metastatic prostate cancer. His contributions to dance and television, especially through his role as a judge on Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing, left a significant impact on the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Rare and Unseen: The Beatles 2008-04-08 Self
Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2015 2015-12-27 Himself
Love/Loss 2010-01-01 Len
Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury 2015-08-03 Self
Perspectives: For the Love of Fred Astaire 2015-01-01 Self
The Best of Strictly Come Dancing – Len’s Grand Finale 2016-11-28
Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2010-12-01
Lucy Worsley’s Fireworks for a Tudor Queen 2015-07-25 Himself – Presenter
Dancing Through the Blitz: Blackpool’s Big Band Story 2015-07-25 Himself – Presenter
Dancing With The Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Moments 2022-09-09 Self
Strictly Len Goodman 2016-12-23 Self
Becoming the Beatles 2012-01-01 Self
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 2004-10-25
Auto-B-Good 2000-01-01 Professor
Dancing with the Stars 2005-06-01 Self – Judge
Len and Ainsley’s Big Food Adventure 2015-11-16 Himself – Presenter
The Graham Norton Show 2007-02-22 Self
Would I Lie to You? 2007-06-16 Self
Strictly Come Dancing 2004-05-15 Self – Judge
Dancing Cheek to Cheek: An Intimate History of Dance 2014-11-17 Self – Presenter
Who Do You Think You Are? 2004-10-12 Self
Duck Quacks Don’t Echo 2014-02-07
Room 101 1994-07-04 Self