Ted Robbins
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Robbins in April 2008, at the unveiling of
Fred Dibnah's statue. |
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| Born | 11 August 1955 (age 68)[1] Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Liverpool University |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, broadcaster, radio DJ, radio personality, voice-over artist, television personality |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Robbins |
| Children | Jack Robbins Molly Robbins |
| Relatives | Paul McCartney (cousin) |
Ted Robbins (born 11 August 1955) is an English actor, television presenter and radio broadcaster and presents a Sunday morning show on BBC Radio Lancashire[2] Ted has performed as a warm-up artist for numerous pre-recorded comedy shows that have been filmed before live studio audiences including Granada Television's Wood and Walters and Birds of a Feather which he returned to for the new series in 2014 and will again for its second outing in 2015, played the voice over in Catchphrase from 1994 to 1996 and returned in Roy Walker's penultimate series in 1998 and 1999, and the BBC's Little Britain.[3] He also starred in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights (2001–02) for both series as Den Perry, the main "villain" and also the Governor in The Slammer. His most recent roles were in Benidorm (TV Series) in 2012 as Victor St. James. Also, Hank Zipzer in episode 8 playing Bob and Diddy Movies playing Vic Weinsteinberger.
He guest starred as Barry Quid in Series 10 of Birds of a Feather and also in the comedy series The League of Gentlemen as Tony Cleudo, singer of Creme brulee.
On 31 January 2015, Robbins suffered a heart attack and collapsed on stage, clutching his chest, during his solo sketch at the opening night of the Phoenix Nights Live tour at the Manchester Arena.[4] His health has improved since then and he has lost 28 pounds.[5]
Personal life
He is an enthusiastic supporter of Rossendale RUFC, sometimes as a player but mainly to watch his son, Jack, who plays prop.[6]
Ted Robbins is also the President of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield, Lancashire.[7] He is the brother of actresses Kate and Amy Robbins and is a first cousin once removed of Paul McCartney.
Ted has performed in panto at the Charter Theatre, Preston and in 2014 he performed Cinderella at the Stockport Plaza.[8] He also performed in Cinderella at the Liverpool Empire in 2008. [9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2003 | Calendar Girls | Fat Bike Man[10] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | Phoenix Nights | Den Perry |
| 2012 | Benidorm | Victor St. James |
| 2006-2014 | The Slammer | The Governor[11] |
| 2015- | Coronation Street | Brendan |
References
- ↑ Researcha (subscription required)
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. – the formatting of the archived page is slightly awry, but it provides schedule snapshot as a clear reference.
- ↑ http://www.celebrityappearance.co.uk/television/ted-robbins
- ↑ Stuart, A. "Ted Robbins collapses on stage at Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights opening", Manchester Evening News, Manchester, 31 January 2015, Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/coronation-street-ted-robbins-spotted-6257847
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- ↑ Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary - El Presidente
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- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337909/?ref_=nmbio_mbio
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0901668/?ref_=ttep_ep_tt
External links
- Ted Robbins at the Internet Movie Database
- Radio Lancashire profile
- BBC Radio Lancashire – Presenter Profile
| Preceded by | Host of Chain Letters 1991–95 |
Succeeded by Vince Henderson |
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