John Oaksey was born on March 21, 1929 in Builth Wells, Radnorshire, Wales as John Geoffrey Tristram Lawrence. He is known for his work on Dead Cert (1974), Murphy's Stroke (1980) and Channel 4 Racing (1984). He was married to 'Chicky' Crocker and Victoria Dennistoun. He died on September 5, 2012 in the UK.