He was born on October 12, 1953, in Liverpool, England

He is a comedian, actor, presenter, and writer

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 He is best known for his work on the BBC comedy sketch show "The Laughter Show", which he co-presented with Dustin Gee

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He has also presented a number of other popular television shows, including "Family Fortunes", "Game for a Laugh", and "The Big Breakfast"

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 He has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "The Full Monty", "Coronation Street", and "Emmerdale"

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 He has written several books, including his autobiography "Must The Show Go On?"

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He is a Liverpool FC fan

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 He has been married three times, and has one children

He is still active in the entertainment industry, and continues to tour as a comedian