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Reg Varney(1916-2008)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Reg Varney in On the Buses (1969)
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Reg Varney was born on 11 July 1916 in Canning Town, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Holiday on the Buses (1973), Down the 'Gate (1975) and The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973). He was married to Lilian Emma Flavell. He died on 16 November 2008 in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, UK.
BornJuly 11, 1916
DiedNovember 16, 2008(92)
BornJuly 11, 1916
DiedNovember 16, 2008(92)
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Known for

Stephen Lewis, Bob Grant, Doris Hare, Anna Karen, Michael Robbins, Reg Varney, and Kate Williams in Holiday on the Buses (1973)
Holiday on the Buses
5.8
  • Stan Butler
  • 1973
Reg Varney in Down the 'Gate (1975)
Down the 'Gate
6.6
TV Series
  • Reg Furnell
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973)
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
6.0
  • Sherry Sheridan
  • 1973
Reg Varney in On the Buses (1969)
On the Buses
7.0
TV Series
  • Stan Butler

Credits

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Actor



  • Paul Merton's Life of Comedy
    TV Series
    • Bingo Caller
    • 1995
  • Mr & Mrs Edgehill (1985)
    Tonight at 8.30
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Bert Bentley
    • 1991
  • The Plank (1979)
    The Plank
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • Window Cleaner
    • 1979
  • Reg Varney in Down the 'Gate (1975)
    Down the 'Gate
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Reg Furnell
    • 1975–1976
  • Reg Varney (1973)
    Reg Varney
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • 1973–1974
  • Stephen Lewis, Bob Grant, Doris Hare, Anna Karen, Michael Robbins, Reg Varney, and Kate Williams in Holiday on the Buses (1973)
    Holiday on the Buses
    5.8
    • Stan Butler
    • 1973
  • Reg Varney in On the Buses (1969)
    On the Buses
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Stan Butler
    • 1969–1973
  • The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973)
    The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
    6.0
    • Sherry Sheridan
    • 1973
  • Go for a Take (1972)
    Go for a Take
    4.4
    • Wilfred Stone
    • 1972
  • Mutiny on the Buses (1972)
    Mutiny on the Buses
    5.8
    • Stan Butler
    • 1972
  • Too Close for Comfort (1971)
    Too Close for Comfort
    6.8
    Short
    • The motorist
    • 1971
  • Les As de l'impériale (1971)
    Les As de l'impériale
    6.0
    • Stan Butler
    • 1971
  • The Other Reg Varney
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • Various Characters
    • 1970
  • The Rovers (1969)
    The Rovers
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Reginald Peck
    • 1969
  • All Star Comedy Carnival (1969)
    All Star Comedy Carnival
    TV Movie
    • Stan Butler
    • 1969

Writer



  • Reg Varney in Down the 'Gate (1975)
    Down the 'Gate
    6.6
    TV Series
    • based on an idea by
    • 1975–1976
  • The Other Reg Varney
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1970

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The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
Trailer 2:57
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 1.59 m
  • Born
    • July 11, 1916
    • Canning Town, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 16, 2008
    • Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, UK(following a chest infection)
  • Spouse
    • Lilian Emma FlavellOctober 1, 1939 - November 4, 2002 (her death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 13 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    When the world's first ATM opened at Barclays Bank in north London's Enfield district 27 June 1967, Varney became the very first person to use the machine
  • Quotes
    Whatever I did after On the Buses (1969), nobody wanted to know about it. But I can't knock the programme because it brought me offers to do concert tours in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

FAQ

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  • When did Reg Varney die?
    November 16, 2008
  • How did Reg Varney die?
    Following a chest infection
  • How old was Reg Varney when he died?
    92 years old
  • Where did Reg Varney die?
    Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, UK
  • When was Reg Varney born?
    July 11, 1916

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