Russ Abbot
English musician, comedian and actor (born 1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Russell Allan Abbot (born Roberts; 18 September 1947)[1] is an English musician, actor and comedian. Born in Chester,[2] he first came to public notice during the 1970s as the singer and drummer with British comedy showband the Black Abbots, later forging a prominent solo career as a television comedian with his own weekly show on British television.
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Born | Russell Allan Roberts (1947-09-18) 18 September 1947 (age 76) Chester, England |
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Years active | Mid-1960s–present |
Notable work | The Russ Abbot Show |
Spouse |
Patricia Simpson (m. 1966) |
Children | 4 |
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Continuing his musical career as a solo artist, Abbot released several charting singles and albums. His career has continued with a shift into more mainstream serious acting in television shows, series, and stage productions.[3]