Actor
Paul Shane
Born June 19, 1940 in Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Died May 16, 201315 films
Paul Shane (19 June 1940 – 16 May 2013) was an English comedian and actor known for his television work, in particular playing Ted Bovis in Hi-de-Hi!, a 1980s BBC sitcom.
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Shane was born George Frederick Speight in Thrybergh near Rotherham in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He was a miner at Silverwood Colliery until he slipped on soap in the pit-head baths in 1967, resulting in double herniated discs. He was pensioned from the pit at 27. Two years later he became a professional entertainer. He already had 10 years' experience as a part-time entertainer in pubs and clubs in south Yorkshire.
He was married to Dorothy Shortt. He died on May 16, 2013 in Rotherham.
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Filmography
15 films as actor- 2012The Grey MileTerry 'the Taxman'
- 2004Between Two WomenMayor
- 2003HeartlandsZippy
- 1997La PassionePapa
- 1997Two MinutesErnie
- 1988Mr. H Is Late
- 1980Life for ChristineMr Andrews
- 1980BusesClerk
- 1979Afternoon OffAlf
- 1979VampiresGeorgie
- 1977Pit StrikeBullivant
- 1976Summer SeasonRicky Avon
- 1975Keep an Eye on AlbertMoffa
- 1975Sunset Across the BayRemoval Man
- 1972A Day OutBaldring