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Played 5 different characters in Coronation Street (1960).

In his early days was a pianist entertainer at an Isle of Wight holiday camp.

He was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to drama in the 2006 Queen's New Years Honours List.

Lancashire-born actor and comedian, often in partnership with Les Dawson.

He lived in Stalybridge.