
Paul Shane
Acting
Born: June 19, 1940
Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Also Known As
- George Frederick Speight
Known For

December 06, 1992

June 08, 2002

December 27, 1993

April 27, 2003

January 14, 1990

August 31, 2004

September 26, 1987

January 01, 1980

October 15, 1970

October 15, 1970

January 18, 1979

July 01, 1996