Paul Shane
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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Filmography (35 titles)
8.0MovieHi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
Self (archive footage) · 2022
The Grey Mile
Terry 'the Taxman' · 2012
5.3MovieBetween Two Women
Mayor · 2004
6.0MovieHeartlands
Zippy · 2003
6.1ShowAnt & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Self · 2002
La Passione
Papa · 1997
9.0MovieTwo Minutes
Ernie · 1997
7.3ShowOh, Doctor Beeching!
Jack Skinner · 1996
7.0ShowCommon As Muck
Mike Roberts · 1994
7.7ShowShooting Stars
Self · 1993
7.5ShowA Touch of Frost
Diesel Bob · 1992
Pebble Mill
Self · 1991
6.0ShowVery Big Very Soon
1991
7.4ShowYou Rang, M'Lord?
Alf Stokes · 1990
A Question of Entertainment
1988
7.0MovieMr. H Is Late
1988
6.3ShowChuckleVision
1987
5.7ShowSurprise, Surprise
Self · 1984
Harty
Self · 1983
6.3ShowMuck and Brass
Dennis Cato · 1982
Life for Christine
Mr Andrews · 1980
Sounding Brass
Gray · 1980
MovieBuses
Clerk · 1980
7.1ShowHi-de-Hi!
Ted Bovis · 1980
MovieAfternoon Off
Alf · 1979
5.3ShowBlankety Blank
1979
7.0MovieVampires
Georgie · 1979
MoviePit Strike
Bullivant · 1977
MovieSummer Season
Ricky Avon · 1976
MovieKeep an Eye on Albert
Moffa · 1975