Paul Shane
Acting
1940-06-19 · Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
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(36)
movieHi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
as Self (archive footage) · 2022 · 8.0
movieThe Grey Mile
as Terry 'the Taxman' · 2012 · 0.0
movieBetween Two Women
as Mayor · 2004 · 5.3
movieHeartlands
as Zippy · 2003 · 6.0
tvAnt & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
as Self · 2002 · 6.2
movieLa Passione
as Papa · 1997 · 9.5
movieTwo Minutes
as Ernie · 1997 · 9.0
tvOh, Doctor Beeching!
as Jack Skinner · 1996 · 7.3
tvCommon As Muck
as Mike Roberts · 1994 · 7.0
tvShooting Stars
as Self · 1993 · 7.7
tvA Touch of Frost
as Diesel Bob · 1992 · 7.5
tvPebble Mill
as Self · 1991 · 4.1
tvVery Big Very Soon
as · 1991 · 6.0
tvYou Rang, M'Lord?
as Alf Stokes · 1990 · 7.3
tvA Question of Entertainment
as · 1988 · 0.0
movieMr. H Is Late
as · 1988 · 7.0
tvChuckleVision
as · 1987 · 6.3
tvSurprise, Surprise
as Self · 1984 · 6.6
tvHarty
as Self · 1983 · 8.0
tvMuck and Brass
as Dennis Cato · 1982 · 6.3
movieLife for Christine
as Mr Andrews · 1980 · 6.5
tvSounding Brass
as Gray · 1980 · 0.0
movieBuses
as Clerk · 1980 · 0.0
tvHi-de-Hi!
as Ted Bovis · 1980 · 7.0