Paul Shane
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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Filmography
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
2022
as Self (archive footage)
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The Grey Mile
2012
as Terry 'the Taxman'
Between Two Women
2004
as Mayor
Heartlands
2003
as Zippy
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La Passione
1997
as Papa
Two Minutes
1997
as Ernie
Mr. H Is Late
1988
- No poster
Life for Christine
1980
as Mr Andrews
Buses
1980
as Clerk
Afternoon Off
1979
as Alf
Vampires
1979
as Georgie
Pit Strike
1977
as Bullivant
Summer Season
1976
as Ricky Avon
Keep an Eye on Albert
1975
as Moffa
Sunset Across the Bay
1975
as Removal Man
A Day Out
1972
as Baldring