Paul Shane
Born
June 19, 1940
Died
May 16, 2013 (72 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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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Known For

Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
Self (archive footage)
2022
The Grey Mile
Terry 'the Taxman'
2012

Between Two Women
Mayor
2004

Heartlands
Zippy
2003

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Self · (1 episode)
2002

Two Minutes
Ernie
1997
La Passione
Papa
1996

Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Jack Skinner · (19 episodes)
1996

Common As Muck
Mike Roberts · (6 episodes)
1994

Shooting Stars
Self · (1 episode)
1993

A Touch of Frost
Diesel Bob · (1 episode)
1992
Pebble Mill
Self · (1 episode)
1991

Very Big Very Soon
(6 episodes)
1991

You Rang, M'Lord?
Alf Stokes · (25 episodes)
1990
A Question Of Entertainment
(1 episode)
1988

Mr. H Is Late
1988

ChuckleVision
(1 episode)
1987

Surprise, Surprise
Self · (1 episode)
1984
Harty
Self · (1 episode)
1983

Muck and Brass
Dennis Cato · (6 episodes)
1982

Hi-de-Hi!
Ted Bovis · (58 episodes)
1981
Life for Christine
Mr Andrews
1980

Buses
Clerk
1980

Afternoon Off
Alf
1979

Blankety Blank
(1 episode)
1979

Vampires
Georgie
1979

Pit Strike
Bullivant
1977

Summer Season
Ricky Avon
1976

Keep an Eye on Albert
Moffa
1975

The Cuckoo Waltz
(1 episode)
1975

Sunset Across the Bay
Removal Man
1975

A Day Out
Baldring
1972

Play for Today
Moffa · (1 episode)
1970

Play for Today
Georgie · (1 episode)
1970