Alan Dedicoat
Born
December 1, 1954
Alan Dedicoat is widely recognized for his extensive voice work across popular television series, notably serving as the iconic announcer for the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing since its debut in 2004. His distinctive voice also graced American audiences on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, which began in 2005, and he lent his vocal talents to various CBeebies Panto productions. Dedicoat's long-standing television career further includes his role as "The Voice of the Balls" for the UK National Lottery draws, a position he held for decades on BBC One and later ITV.