
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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Two Minutes
1997 · as Ernie

Vampires
1979 · as Georgie

Afternoon Off
1979 · as Alf

Mr. H Is Late
1988

Heartlands
2003 · as Zippy

Buses
1980 · as Clerk

A Day Out
1972 · as Baldring

Keep an Eye on Albert
1975 · as Moffa

Pit Strike
1977 · as Bullivant

Between Two Women
2004 · as Mayor

La Passione
1997 · as Papa

The Grey Mile
2012 · as Terry 'the Taxman'

Summer Season
1976 · as Ricky Avon

Life for Christine
1980 · as Mr Andrews

Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
2022 · as Self (archive footage)

Sunset Across the Bay
1975 · as Removal Man