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Sir William Connolly CBE (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish retired comedian, actor, musician and television presenter, and currently an artist. He is sometimes known by the Scots nickname the Big Yin ("the Big One"). [1][2] Known for his idiosyncratic and often improvised observational comedy, frequently including strong language, Connolly ...
Aug 17, 2023 · Billy Connolly was born on November 24, 1942. He turned 80 years old in 2022. He was born in Anderston, Glasgow. He was born to Catholic parents, William Connolly and Mary McLean, who were both of partly Irish descent. In 1946, when he was four years old, Billy's mother left her children while their father was serving as an engineer in the ...
Billy Connolly. Actor: Brave. Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He left school to work in the shipyards, becoming a welder, and joined the Territorial Army (in the parachute regiment) at around the same time. He developed an interest in folk music, eventually being an accomplished banjo player and a member of the band ...
- January 1, 1
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- Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Billy Connolly in No 73 (1982)- Robin Givens, Brian Robbins, Billy Connolly, Tony O'Dell, Michael DeLorenzo, Dan Frischman, Khrystyne Haje, Lara Piper, Rain Pryor, Ke Huy Quan, Kimberly Russell, Dan Schneider, and De'voreaux White in Head of the Class (1986)
- Billy Connolly, Khrystyne Haje, and Ke Huy Quan in Head of the Class (1986)
- Billy Connolly, Johnny Galecki, and Marie Marshall in Billy (1992)
- Billy Connolly in Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America (2016)
- Billy Connolly in Conan (2010)
Billy Connolly is a well-known Scottish actor, musician and stand-up comedian who has won the hearts of millions through his exceptional contribution in the world of entertainment. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his work including an honorary Doctor of Letters, from the University of Glasgow.
Billy Connolly. Actor: Brave. Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He left school to work in the shipyards, becoming a welder, and joined the Territorial Army (in the parachute regiment) at around the same time. He developed an interest in folk music, eventually being an accomplished banjo player and a member of the band Humblebums with Gerry Rafferty (later of Baker Street fame). The jokes he told...
- November 24, 1942
Oct 3, 2023 · William Connolly, aka Billy Connolly, aka the Big Yin, the Glaswegian welder-turned-folk-singer-turned-comedian has been my partner for more than 40 years.When Billy and I met, I was a comedian ...
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Oct 12, 2023 · Sir Billy Connolly has said his life has changed "radically" since he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The Scottish comedian, 80, also revealed his wife now dresses him in the morning - and ...
