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
- Tiotal: Paul Shane
- Popularity: 2.833
- Aithnichte airson: Acting
- Co-là-breith: 1940-06-19
- Àite breith: Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
- Duilleag-dhachaigh:
- Cuideachd aithnichte mar: George Frederick Speight
