- Born
- Nickname
- The Bolton Bullfrog
- Bernard went to grammar school in Bolton, then began performing by singing in folk clubs. He became involved with documentaries produced at the new and dynamic Octagon theatre in Bolton. This carried on into plays, and then the Ken Campbell Roadshow, where the acting and singing combined. Here he wrote such gems as the Ballad of Knocking Nelly. From here, the acting and singing have formed equal parts of his career.- IMDb mini biography by: Oliver Crocker
- SpouseMary(? - present) (1 child)
- raucous voice with a strong Lancashire accent
- Is a renowned folk singer and performer, and has released 11 albums to date.
- Worked often with Victoria Wood.
- Starring as Jim in the stage production of 'Brassed Off', in Bolton.
- He is currently playing Baron Hardup at Bolton Albert Halls in the Christmas Pantomime of Cinderella.
- Has played the husband of Jane Cox in two British soap operas; Coronation Street (1960) in 1991, and Emmerdale Farm (1972) from 1997 to 1998.
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