
1940-06-19 ( 84 years old ) in 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.
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Movies
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
2022-03-26
The Grey Mile
2012-01-01
Between Two Women
2004-08-31
Heartlands
2003-04-27
Two Minutes
1997-04-07
La Passione
1996-11-14
Mr. H Is Late
1988-02-15
Life for Christine
1980-12-02
Buses
1980-03-13
Afternoon Off
1979-02-03
Vampires
1979-01-09
Pit Strike
1977-09-22
Summer Season
1976-11-14
Keep an Eye on Albert
1975-11-11
Sunset Across the Bay
1975-02-20
A Day Out
1972-12-24
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