Lee Wilson (comedian)
| Lee Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1938 Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 2013 |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Notable works and roles | The Comedians |
Lee Wilson (1938 – 2013) was an English comedian best known for his performances on the ITV Television show 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 cancer aged 74.[1][2]
References
- ↑ 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
External links
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