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Bill Dean (born Patrick Anthony Connolly, 3 September 1921 – 20 April 2000) was a British actor who was born in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire. He took his stage name in honour of Everton football legend William 'Dixie' Dean.
Apr 22, 2000 · ACTOR Bill Dean, who played Brookside's cantankerous Harry Cross, has died at the age of 78. The Merseyside comedian suffered a heart attack while at Arrowe Park hospital, on the Wirral ...
- Belfasttelegraph.Co.Uk
Bill Dean (1921-2000) was a versatile performer who appeared in films, TV shows and musicals. He was best known for his role as Harry Cross in the soap opera "Brookside" and his strong Liverpool accent.
- January 1, 1
- Liverpool, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK
Apr 20, 2000 · Bill Dean was a Liverpool-born actor who appeared in many TV shows and films, such as Kes, Scum, and The Mirror Crack'd. He was best known for playing Harry Cross in the long-running soap Brookside, a role that earned him a cult following and a tribute band.
Bill Dean was a Liverpool-born actor who appeared in films, TV shows and stage plays. He was known for his strong accent, warm hearted roles and stand-up comedy career.
- September 3, 1921
- April 20, 2000
May 2, 2000 · Actor and comedian Bill Dean, who played the cantankerous pensioner in the soap in the 1980s, died from a heart attack on 20 April. He was remembered by his friends and fans as a "friend to thousands and thousands of people" and a "miserable old git".
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Apr 21, 2000 · Bill Dean, who played Harry Cross in the popular soap Brookside, passed away after a heart attack. He was a veteran comedian and actor with many film credits, including one with Elizabeth Taylor.