Len Goodman

Biography

Leonard Gordon Goodman was a renowned English professional ballroom dancer and dance teacher, best known for his iconic roles as head judge on the British television programme Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2016, and on the American television programme Dancing with the Stars from 2005 to 2022. He also ran a successful ballroom dance school in Dartford, Kent. Goodman's expertise spanned multiple dance styles, earning him widespread recognition as a leading figure in the world of ballroom dance.