Acting · Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England · Born June 19, 1940
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
MovieHi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Grey Mile
2012
as Terry 'the Taxman'
MovieBetween Two Women
2004
as Mayor
MovieHeartlands
2003
as Zippy
TVAnt & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
2002
as Self
La Passione
1997
as Papa
MovieTwo Minutes
1997
as Ernie
TVOh, Doctor Beeching!
1996
as Jack Skinner
TVCommon As Muck
1994
as Mike Roberts
TVShooting Stars
1993
as Self
TVA Touch of Frost
1992
as Diesel Bob
Pebble Mill
1991
as Self
TVVery Big Very Soon
1991
as Harry James
TVYou Rang, M'Lord?
1990
as Alf Stokes
A Question of Entertainment
1988
MovieMr. H Is Late
1988
TVChuckleVision
1987
TVSurprise, Surprise
1984
as Self
Harty
1983
as Self
TVMuck and Brass
1982
as Dennis Cato
Life for Christine
1980
as Mr Andrews
Sounding Brass
1980
as Gray
MovieBuses
1980
as Clerk
TVHi-de-Hi!
1980
as Ted Bovis
MovieAfternoon Off
1979
as Alf
TVBlankety Blank
1979
MovieVampires
1979
as Georgie
MoviePit Strike
1977
as Bullivant
MovieSummer Season
1976
as Ricky Avon
MovieKeep an Eye on Albert
1975
as Moffa
MovieSunset Across the Bay
1975
as Removal Man
Second City Firsts
1973
as Ricky Avon
TVCentre Play
1973
as Garage Clerk
MovieA Day Out
1972
as Baldring
TVPlay for Today
1970
as Georgie
