Johnnie Wade

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Johnnie Wade (John Webb)
Born (1932-03-30) 30 March 1932 (age 92)
Bethnal Green, London, England
Occupation(s) Film actor
Television actor
Years active1964–2000

Johnnie Wade (born 30 March 1932, Bethnal Green, London) is a retired British film and television actor. [1] His played the put upon handyman 'Roger' in the ITV Yorkshire TV comedy series You're Only Young Twice between 1977 and 1981.

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Born in Bethnal Green, he was a market trader and became a singer in cabaret and with a band after winning talent contests. His first television break was in 1960s soap opera Compact as Stan Millet. He then performed in musicals including South Pacific and Guys and Dolls . His other television appearances include The Two Ronnies , Porridge (playing 'Scrounger'), Coronation Street and Z-Cars. [2]

Selected filmography

Discography

As Johnny Wade:

A: Funny Thing. B: Shadow Love. His Master's Voice, UK, POP 757, 7", June 1960

A: Andiamo. B: You Fool Of A Heart. Piccadilly Records, UK, 7N 35076, 7", September 1962.

A: Paradise. B: Looking For Me. Piccadilly, UK, 7N 35115, 7", April 1963

References

  1. ↑ BFI.org
  2. ↑ Richard Webster; Dick Clement; Ian la Frenais (2001). Porridge The Inside Story. Headline Book Publishing. ISBN   0-7472-3294-6.


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