Chesney Hawkes Parents: Who Are Len Hawkes & Carol Dilworth?

Chesney Hawkes is the son of Len Hawkes and Carol Dilworth.

His mother, Carol Dilworth is a former actress/ game-show hostess who appeared in an episode of the 1960s version of Randall and Hopkirk called “For the Girl Who Has Everything”, as well as the 1969 horror film, The Haunted House of Horror.

His father, Len Hawkes was a singer/bassist. In 1974, he was signed by RCA & pursued a solo career. In 1979, he reformed The Tremeloes & toured with them until 1988. In the early 90s, Chip formed his group, The Chip Hawkes Band.

Chesney Hawkes started his career at the age of 19 when he appeared in the film, Buddy Song, which featured his best-known single, The One and Only, which topped the UK Singles charts.

Hawkes appeared on the second episode of ITV’s documentary series, Holiday Airport, which followed British holidaymakers as they passed through Parma Airport, Majorca.