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- Birth nameJohn Leslie Humphreys
- Les Humphries was born on August 10, 1940 in London, England, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for Ecco noi per esempio... (1977), Derrick (1974) and Sex Freedom in Germany (1970). He was married to Dunja Rajter. He died on December 26, 2007 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, UK.
- SpouseDunja Rajter(1972 - 1976) (divorced, 1 child)
- English pop musician, founding his band "Les Humphries Singers" in Germany, where he had many hits including "We Are Goin' down Jordan" (1971), "Mexico" (1973), "Mama Loo" (1973) and "Kansas City" (1974). Germany (1969), where he had his biggest hits.
- After being charged with tax evasion in Germany, he returned to England, where he continued to work under a pseudonym.
- Lived together with TV host Alida Gundlach in the 1970s.
- Composed the theme music of the hit TV show Derrick (1974), becoming popular all over the world.
- Even his ex-wife Dunja Rajter and his son Danny weren't told about his death, which was confirmed three months after it had happened.
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