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AKA: William Connolly, Jr, The Big Yin
Nationality: Scottish
Birthdate: 11/24/1942
Birthplace: Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Well-known in the United Kingdom as a musician and groundbreaking stand-up comic since the 1970s, Scottish entertainer Billy Connolly didn’t hit the American radar until he was showcased on “Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Connolly in Performance” (HBO,1990). He spent a season as Howard Hesseman’s replacement on the sitcom “Head of the Class” (ABC, 1986-91) before he was given his own short-lived series, “Billy” (ABC, 1991-92), while touring relentlessly, beloved by audiences in the British Isles, Australia, and New Zealand — all locations where he made a series of successful tour documentaries for
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Milestone
Raised by his Aunts (paternal) when his parents' marriage ended
1957
Dropped out of school at age fifteen
1960
Began five-year apprenticeship as a welder at the Glasgow shipyards
Joined the Parachute regiment of the Territorial Army
1965
Formed the two-man folk group The Humblebums with Tam Harvey; later joined by Gerry Rafferty
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