Patrick Barlow

Patrick Barlow, born on March 18, 1947, is an English actor, comedian, and playwright. He is known for his comedic alter ego, Desmond Olivier Dingle, who is the founder, artistic director, and chief executive of the two-man National Theatre of Brent. Barlow has written and performed in many productions of the National Theatre of Brent, including 'All the World's a Globe' (1987), 'Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare' (1995), and 'The Arts and How They Was Done' (2007). He has also written and acted in the radio comedy 'The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience' (1999). Barlow's notable role includes playing Om in the radio adaptation of Terry Pratchett's 'Small Gods' (2006). He appeared as Bob in the TV series 'Is It Legal?' (1995–1998).