Paul Shane
Acting
Born: 1940-06-19 · Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Died: 2013-05-16
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 al
🎬 Movies (16)
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
2022
Self (archive footage)
The Grey Mile
2012
Terry 'the Taxman'
Between Two Women
2004
Mayor
Heartlands
2003
Zippy
La Passione
1997
Papa
Two Minutes
1997
Ernie
Mr. H Is Late
1988
Life for Christine
1980
Mr Andrews
Buses
1980
Clerk
Afternoon Off
1979
Alf
Vampires
1979
Georgie
Pit Strike
1977
Bullivant
Summer Season
1976
Ricky Avon
Keep an Eye on Albert
1975
Moffa
Sunset Across the Bay
1975
Removal Man
A Day Out
1972
Baldring
📺 TV Shows (20)
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
2002
Self
Oh, Doctor Beeching!
1996
Jack Skinner
Common As Muck
1994
Mike Roberts
Shooting Stars
1993
Self
A Touch of Frost
1992
Diesel Bob
Pebble Mill
1991
Self
Very Big Very Soon
1991
You Rang, M'Lord?
1990
Alf Stokes
A Question of Entertainment
1988
ChuckleVision
1987
Surprise, Surprise
1984
Self
Harty
1983
Self
Muck and Brass
1982
Dennis Cato
Sounding Brass
1980
Gray
Hi-de-Hi!
1980
Ted Bovis
Blankety Blank
1979
Second City Firsts
1973
Ricky Avon
Centre Play
1973
Garage Clerk
Play for Today
1970
Moffa
Play for Today
1970
Georgie