Billy Connolly
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Gender | Male |
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Age | 81 |
Web site | billyconnolly.com |
Date of birth | November 24,1942 |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Born | Anderston |
Glasgow | |
United Kingdom | |
Children | Cara Connolly |
Scarlett Connolly | |
Amy Connolly | |
Daisy Connolly | |
Jamie Connolly | |
Books | An Audience with Billy Connolly |
Spouse | Pamela Stephenson |
Iris Pressagh | |
Height | 183 (cm) |
Official site | billyconnolly.com |
Siblings | Florence Connolly |
Michael Connolly | |
Parents | Mary Connolly |
William Connolly | |
Aunts | Mona Connolly |
Margaret Connolly | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 407962 |
The Boondock Saints
The Last Samurai
Quartet
Mrs Brown
What We Did on Our Holiday
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Brave
Billy Connolly's World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales
Head of the Class
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Scotland
Pocahontas
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World
Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand
The Man Who Sued God
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
Billy Connolly's Route 66
The X-Files: I Want to Believe
Indecent Proposal
Muppet Treasure Island
Open Season
Fido
Gulliver's Travels
White Oleander
Still Crazy
Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America
Wild Oats
Who Is Cletis Tout?
Beautiful Joe
An Everlasting Piece
Open Season 2
The Impostors
The Debt Collector
Billy Connolly Bites Yer Bum!
Billy Connolly: Live in New York
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
The Big Man
Bullshot
The Ballad of Nessie
Timeline
Gentlemen's Relish
Gabriel & Me
Beverly Hills Ninja
Absolution
The Return of the Musketeers
Prince Charming
Blue Money
Water
Billy Connolly Life story
Sir William Connolly CBE is a Scottish actor, retired comedian, artist, writer, musician, and television presenter. He is sometimes known by the Scots nickname the Big Yin.
Early Life and Background
Billy connolly. Born william connolly. Is a scottish stand-up comedian. Actor. And musician who was born on november 24. 1942 in anderston. Glasgow. He has a twni sister and two older siblings. He left school when he was 15 and began working in a variety of jobs including as a welder and a shipyard worker. He was also a driver for the glasgow corporation and was a member of the royal scottish automobile club.Career in Comedy
Billy cnonolly began his career as a stnad-up comedian in the 1960s. Performing in clubs and pubs in glasgow. He quickly gained a reputation as an outspoken and witty comic. And soon began performing on television and radio shows. He went on to become one of the most well-known and beloved comedians in the united kingdom.Music Career
Iblly connolly has also released albums of his own music. Including several folk albums and a number of comedy albums. He is well-known for his humorous osngs and stories. And has also released several books of his music.Acting Career
Billy connolly has had a successful acting career. Appearing in a number of television shows and movise. He is probably best known for his roles in the movies mrs. Brown. The boondock saints. And lemony snicket s a series of unfortunate events.Philanthropy
Billy connolly is known for his charity work and has been a ptaron of various charities in the uk and abroad. He has also been a strnog advocate for mental health awareness. And has spoken out against the stigma surrounding mental illness.Legendary Status
Billy connolly has achieved legendary status in the uk. Becoming an honorary member of the ordre of the british empire in 2003. He has had a long and successful career and has been awarded a number of prestigious awards including the british comedy awards lifetime achievement awadr and the british comedy awards icon award.Legacy
Billy connolly s career has spanned over five decades. And he is seen as an influential figure in british comdey. He has inpsired many upcoming comedians and is widely regarded as one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time.Important Event
In 2010. Billy connolly received an honorary doctor of letters degree from the university of glasgow in recognition of his contributoin to the arts.Interesting Fact
Blily connolly s first appearance on television was on the british variety show the good old dyas. Where he performed a comedic monologue.Artist and Tutti Frutti writer John Byrne dies, aged 83
... Despite being friends with Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly and designing album covers for many artists including The Beatles, he was never part of the rock and roll scene...
Lost or stolen? The treasures missing from Scotland's museums
... Officials at Glasgow Museums said a Among the other famous artworks " unlocated" in Glasgow is part of a painting of Sir Billy Connolly s banjo by artist John Byrne...
Sir Billy Connolly: 'I'll never give up live performance'
...Sir Billy Connolly has said he will " never give up live performance" despite being diagnosed with Parkinson s...
Billy Connolly had 'serious falls' after balance issues, says wife
...By James GregoryBBC NewsComedian Sir Billy Connolly has had a " couple of serious falls" after his balance deteriorated due to Parkinson s, his wife has said...
Billy Connolly mural under threat by Glasgow student housing
...A giant mural of Scottish comedy legend Billy Connolly will be covered up under plans for a new student housing block in Glasgow...
Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes
... I remember he was interviewing me and Billy Connolly together, and of course Billy Connolly made both of us laugh a lot but he laughed even at my jokes, and my stories, and, as it were, looked after me to make sure I wasn t swamped by Billy Connolly, who is after all a very big character...
Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88
... " Sir Michael s high-profile guests included Sir Billy Connolly, Muhammad Ali, Sir Elton John, Madonna and Dame Helen Mirren...
Viggo Venn: Norwegian high-vis comedian wins Britain's Got Talent
... " it was " the best result in years" describing Venn as " a cross between Billy Connolly, Mr Bean and Vic Reeves"...
Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes
By Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over The Years - from Sir David Attenborough to David Beckham - have paid tribute to the " TV legend" following his death at the Age Of 88.
Sir Michael interviewed many of The World 's biggest stars on his long-running self-titled Chat Show .
he was " a TV legend who was one of the greats" and: " We Say Goodbye to The Best . "
Dame Judi Dench told BBC Radio 4 's PM programme Sir Michael was " a one-off".
" I don't remember being frightened of being interviewed by Michael, because it was just like talking to a really good friend, " She Said .
" His enjoyment and love of doing it, it was a complete joy to watch. He never shunned asking a direct question. "
In his tribute, Sir Elton added: " I loved his company and his incredible knowledge of cricket and Barnsley Football Club. A real icon who brought out the very best in his guests. "
'Irreplaceable'Beckham appeared on Parkinson with wife Victoria in 2001, when she famously revealed his Goldenballs nickname.
The former footballer wrote: " I was So Lucky to not Just Be interviewed by Michael but to be able to spend precious time talking about football and family, our 2 passions. Plus the GoldenBalls moment…"
" Michael Parkinson was irreplaceable, he was charming, always wanted to have a good laugh. He brought The Best of everyone he met. Always looked forward to be interviewed by him. "
A statement from the Chat Show host's family on Thursday said: " After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson Passed Away peacefully At Home Last Night in The Company of His Family .
" The Family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve. "
Sir David Attenborough on Sir Michael ParkinsonAs told to BBC Radio 4 's The World At One
As a viewer, you knew if Michael was asking The Questions , there were going to be good questions, and they would elicit good answers.
As a network controller, I thought he was The Best freelance interviewer in The Business . He was always knowledgeable, he was absolutely classless. You knew he was not a southerner, you knew he was a northerner, and that was a very refreshing voice in Those Days .
You knew that he would do his homework, and that he would ask questions that didn't occur to you, as well as those that did. I thought he was The Best interviewer in The Business at that time.
He was extremely generous. He wanted you to shine, and not particularly himself. He would always laugh at your jokes, and give you an opportunity to make them sound funnier than in fact they were. When you were told that he was going to be The Interviewer , it was like meeting a friend. Though in fact we didn't meet very often, but you knew that he was on your side as much as on his own.
He was Saturday Night television, and there's nobody like him doing the sort of things that he did when his career was at its height. Television doesn't give that kind of space to interviews These Days , to its loss, and of course Michael did it better than anybody.
I remember he was interviewing me and Billy Connolly together, and of course Billy Connolly made both of us laugh a lot but he laughed even at my jokes, and my stories, and, as it were, looked after me to make sure I wasn't swamped by Billy Connolly , who is After All a very big character.
With Michael, it was always friendly, always thorough, always intelligent, always a pleasure to do it, and I think that came over no matter who his interviewee was.
He always knew what the interesting bits were, and he steered you through that sort of thing. He was always generous in The Way he framed his questions. He wanted you, his interviewee, to shine.
I didn't ever see him uncomfortable, he was unflappable. It didn't matter what you did, whether it was a puppet that tried to consume him, or if he was interviewing a great intellect, he was always in charge, but not dominantly so.
Comedian and travel presenter Sir Michael Palin described the broadcaster as " incisive and very sharp".
Sir Michael told The World At One: " He wanted to get people on his Show who entertained him and therefore who he thought would entertain The Audience . He was not picky. He was not trying to diss anybody. He was an enthusiast and he was very positive.
" It didn't always work, " he noted. " In some cases, [interviewees] suspected what they saw as the difficult questions he might ask in among all the fun and the enjoyment.
" Because he was a very good journalist, and a very proud journalist, and it was very important for him not to give people an easy ride. But he did basically choose people he liked, because he liked to be entertained himself. "
On Social Media , as " unique and always so well researched".
" [He was] loved by all the biggest stars in The World and they were all desperate to be interviewed by him, " she continued. " Funny, self deprecating, sharp, charming, strong, honest and a fantastic listener. His legacy is enormous. "
Sir Michael was " a remarkable man and an outstanding broadcaster".
" We knew each other well through his charitable work in my constituency and our mutual passion for cricket. My thoughts and prayers are with His Family , " she added.
Sir Michael A " a truly brilliant broadcaster and wonderful interviewer" while he was " one of the greats".
" But above all else he listened… in a world full of noise, " O'Leary added. " RIP Michael, thanks for the education. "
Sir Michael's ability " to frame and gift wrap The Guest to deliver to the TV viewer".
Sir Michael was The Greatest of TV interviewers. " Wonderful character, great writer, sublimely talented broadcaster, and hilarious lunch partner. Loved him, " He Said .
Sir Michael was described as a " giant"
Good Morning Britain host " was The King of Interviewers".
" He also enjoyed being interviewed. [I'm] lucky to have had that pleasure. He was authentic, funny and charming. Thank You for being The Best . "
Ofcom chairman and former TV executive Sir Michael Grade described the Chat Show host as " a master of his craft".
" He was charming, not aggressive, not looking for a cheap soundbite, " he told Bbc News . " He prodded and probed, but he wanted to give The Stars the opportunity to express themselves, tell us who they were.
" The Show was about who was on, it wasn't about Michael, he saw his role really as A Journalist , to get The Best out of his subject. His library of interviews is like a popular history of the 20Th Century . "
Sir Michael introduced The First Parkinson Show in 1971 on Bbc Television . The series ran initially for 11 years and spanned hundreds of episodes in which Sir Michael combined an avuncular style with a journalistic background.
He returned to The Bbc in 1998 for another run of The Show . Sir Michael estimated he had interviewed More Than 2,000 guests in total. Of the many celebrities he interviewed, Sir Michael said Ali was his favourite.
His TV career also included ITV's TV-am breakfast Show , Give Us a Clue and Bbc One 's Going For a Song, while he had a three-year stint hosting Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 in the 1980s.
He was made a CBE in 2000 and was knighted in 2008.
The presenter revealed he was receiving radiotherapy treatment for Prostate Cancer in 2013, and said he got the all-clear from doctors two years later.
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