Lee Wilson (comedian)
Lee Wilson (31 July 1938 – 3 June 2013) was an English comedian best known for his performances on the ITV Television show The Comedians.
| Lee Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 July 1938[1] Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 3 June 2013 (aged 74) |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Spouse | Sheila Rose Beards |
| Notable works and roles | The Comedians |
He attended King's Hill School, Wednesbury and served in Malaya with the Cheshire Regiment of the British Army where he was in an entertainment troupe. After winning talent contests as a singer and forming a band called The Kingsford Four, he added comedy to his act. He then won New Faces in 1976.
Wilson later performed on cruise ships for P&O and became an after-dinner speaker. He died of pancreatic cancer on 3 June 2013, at the age of 74.[2][3]
References
- Elcock Entertainments: Lee Wilson
- Alan Curthoys & John Doyle (1985). Who's Who on Television, 1st Edition. Independent Television Books Ltd. ISBN 0-900727-72-1.
- Family's Tribute to Lee at Birmingham Mail Retrieved 25 February 2016
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