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. He died on May 16, 2013 in Rotherham.
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Filmography
all 37
TV Shows 21
Movies 16
self 8
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More (2022)
The Grey Mile (2012)
Hilltop Hospital (1999)
Oh, Doctor Beeching! (1996)
Common As Muck (1994)
Mother's Ruin (1994)
A Touch of Frost (1992)
You Rang, M'Lord? (1990)
Harty (1983)
Muck and Brass (1982)
Hi-de-Hi! (1981)
Life for Christine (1980)
Buses (1980)
Family Fortunes (1980)
Vampires (1979)
Pit Strike (1977)
Summer Season (1976)
Sunset Across the Bay (1975)
A Day Out (1972)
Play for Today (1970)
Full Swing
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1940-06-19
Deathday2013-05-16 (72 years old)
Birth PlaceThrybergh, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsGeorge Frederick Speight
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