Paul Shane
15 movies · 14 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jun 19, 1940
- Died
- May 16, 2013 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
- Also known as
- George Frederick Speight
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.
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He was married to Dorothy Shortt. He died on May 16, 2013 in Rotherham.
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Paul Shane: movies and TV shows
Acting (29)
- 2012 The Grey Mile
as Terry 'the Taxman'
- 2004 Between Two Women
as Mayor
- 2003 Heartlands
as Zippy
- 1997 La Passione
as Papa
- 1997 Two Minutes
as Ernie
- 1996
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- 1988
- 1987
- 1982
- 1980 Life for Christine
as Mr Andrews
- 1980
- 1980 Buses
as Clerk
- 1980
- 1979 Afternoon Off
as Alf
- 1979
- 1979 Vampires
as Georgie
- 1977 Pit Strike
as Bullivant
- 1976 Summer Season
as Ricky Avon
- 1975 Keep an Eye on Albert
as Moffa
- 1975 Sunset Across the Bay
as Removal Man
- 1973
- 1973
- 1973
- 1972 A Day Out
as Baldring
- 1970
Talk shows and appearances (7)
- 2022
- 2002 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
1 episode
- 1993 Shooting Stars
1 episode
- 1991 Pebble Mill
1 episode
- 1988 A Question of Entertainment
1 episode
- 1984 Surprise, Surprise
1 episode
- 1983 Harty
1 episode