Paul Shane

Paul Shane

1940-06-19 – 2013-05-16 (age 72) Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
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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 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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Keep an Eye on Albert
Heartlands
Heartlands

2003

as Zippy

Between Two Women
Between Two Women

2004

as Mayor

Afternoon Off
Afternoon Off

1979

as Alf

Mr. H Is Late
Buses
Buses

1980

as Clerk

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Life for Christine

1980

as Mr Andrews

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La Passione

1997

as Papa

A Day Out
A Day Out

1972

as Baldring

Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Pit Strike
Pit Strike

1977

as Bullivant

Two Minutes
Two Minutes

1997

as Ernie

Summer Season
Summer Season

1976

as Ricky Avon

Sunset Across the Bay
Sunset Across the Bay

1975

as Removal Man

Vampires
Vampires

1979

as Georgie

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The Grey Mile

2012

as Terry 'the Taxman'