Biography
Johnnie Wade (born Bethnal Green, London), 1932]]) is a retired British film and television actor. His most memorable role was playing put upon handyman 'Roger' in the ITV Yorkshire TV comedy series You're Only Young Twice between 1977 and 1981, he is one of only two members of the main cast still living, the other being Georgina Moon.
Born in Bethnal Green, he was a market trader and became a singer in cabaret and with a band after winning talent contests.
His first television break was in 1960s soap opera Compact as Stan Millet. He then performed in musicals including South Pacific and Guys and Dolls. His other television appearances include The Two Ronnies, Porridge (playing 'Scrounger'), Coronation Street and Z-Cars.
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Filmography
all 19
TV Shows 10
Movies 9
Inmate
Birds of a Feather (1989)
TV
Porter
George & Mildred (1980)
Movie
The Supervisor
Safe at Work (1980)
Movie
Albert
Minder (1979)
TV
6
Mr. Pearson
The Music Machine (1979)
Movie
1st Soldier / 3rd Plebeian
Julius Caesar (1979)
Movie
3 Card Dealer
Return of the Saint (1978)
TV
Thomas
The Famous Five (1978)
TV
Roger
You're Only Young Twice (1977)
TV
Smiley
The Stick Up (1977)
Movie
1st Removal Man
George and Mildred (1976)
TV
Scrounger
Porridge (1974)
TV
5.33
Nigel
Bowler (1973)
TV
Barber's Assistant / Hotel Waiter / Man at Tellers Window
The Two Ronnies (1971)
TV
6
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Carry On Again Doctor (1969)
Movie
5
Actor
Frost on Sunday (1968)
TV
Ginger
Bindle (One of Them Days) (1966)
Movie
Georgie
Stand Up, Nigel Barton (1965)
Movie
Milkman
Cup Fever (1965)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.13
Based on 23.4 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1965
1971
1977
1978
1989
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1948-06-09 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceBethnal Green, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsJohnny Wade
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