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Paul Shane

Paul Shane

Actor Jun 19 (died age 72) Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England 1970–2022 (52 year career)
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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 al…

Known For

You Rang, M'Lord?
Film

You Rang, M'Lord?

Alf Stokes
Hi-de-Hi!
Film

Hi-de-Hi!

Ted Bovis
Heartlands
Film

Heartlands

Zippy
Between Two Women
Film

Between Two Women

Mayor
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Film

Oh, Doctor Beeching!

Jack Skinner
Common As Muck
Film

Common As Muck

Mike Roberts
Mr. H Is Late
Film

Mr. H Is Late

6.6 1988
A Touch of Frost
Film

A Touch of Frost

Diesel Bob

Filmography