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Paul Shane
Actor

Paul Shane

19 Jun 1940Born
16 May 2013Died
72Age at death
29Credits

Biography

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.

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.

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He died on May 16, 2013 in Rotherham.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2012The Grey MileFilm: Terry 'the Taxman'
  2. 2004Between Two WomenFilm: Mayor
  3. 2003HeartlandsFilm: Zippy
  4. 1997La PassioneFilm: Papa
  5. 1997Two MinutesFilm: Ernie
  6. 1996Oh, Doctor Beeching!Series: Jack Skinner (19 episodes)
  7. 1994Common As MuckSeries: Mike Roberts (6 episodes)
  8. 1992A Touch of FrostSeries: Diesel Bob (1 episode)
  9. 1991Very Big Very SoonSeries: Harry James (6 episodes)
  10. 1990You Rang, M'Lord?Series: Alf Stokes (25 episodes)
  11. 1988Mr. H Is LateFilm
  12. 1987ChuckleVisionSeries (1 episode)
  13. 1982Muck and BrassSeries: Dennis Cato (6 episodes)
  14. 1980Life for ChristineFilm: Mr Andrews
  15. 1980Sounding BrassSeries: Gray (2 episodes)
  16. 1980BusesFilm: Clerk
  17. 1980Hi-de-Hi!Series: Ted Bovis (58 episodes)
  18. 1979Afternoon OffFilm: Alf
  19. 1979Blankety BlankSeries (1 episode)
  20. 1979VampiresFilm: Georgie
  21. 1977Pit StrikeFilm: Bullivant
  22. 1976Summer SeasonFilm: Ricky Avon
  23. 1975Keep an Eye on AlbertFilm: Moffa
  24. 1975Sunset Across the BayFilm: Removal Man
  25. 1973Sporting ScenesSeries: Charabanc driver (1 episode)
  26. 1973Second City FirstsSeries: Ricky Avon (1 episode)
  27. 1973Centre PlaySeries: Garage Clerk (1 episode)
  28. 1972A Day OutFilm: Baldring
  29. 1970Play for TodaySeries: Moffa, Georgie (1 episode)

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