Dudley Moore Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

I am trapped in this body, and there is nothing I can do about it.

I can't imagine not having music in my life, playing for myself or for other people.

I certainly did feel inferior. Because of class. Because of strength. Because of height. I guess if I'd been able to hit somebody in the nose, I wouldn't have been a comic.

I haven't had that many women - only as many as I could lay my hands on.

I'm always looking for meaningful one-night stands.

In the course of an average lifetime anyone growing up in a house with such a clock will hear the tune over a million times.

The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it.

Trivia

Dudley was the Godfather of comedic actor and long time friend Peter Cook's eldest daughter,Lucy.

Dudley appeared in several TV commercials for National Car Rental in 1995.

In 1982, Dudley won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actor - Comedy/Musical for his work in the film, Arthur (1981).

In 1982, Dudley was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his appearance in the film, Arthur (1981).

Dudley won the NATO award in 1983 for Male Star of the Year.

Dudley was made a Commander in the CBE, that is the order of the British Empire.

72 Marker Street was the name of a restaurant Dudley owned in Venice, Los Angeles.

Dudley was an established piano player and got his recognition when he was a member of The Johnny Dankworth Seven.

Dudley went under the knife in 1997. He had a quadruple bypass. After his surgery Moore had suffered 4 minor strokes in 1997.

Dudley's life did not come without difficulties. He was arrested and charged with suspicion of domestic violence on a cohabitant in March of 1994.

Dudley married Suzy Kendal on June of 1968 and he divorced her in September of 1972.

Many of his friends nicknamed Dudley Cuddly Dudley.

Dudley was originally cast as Henry in The Mirror Has Two Faces, but began to have trouble remembering his lines. As a result, he lost the role to George Segal (who, ironically, was once chosen to star in 10, only to be replaced by Moore).