Reg Varney
English actor (1916–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Reginald Alfred Varney (11 July 1916 – 16 November 2008)[1] was an English actor, entertainer and comedian. He is best remembered for having played the lead role of bus driver Stan Butler in the LWT sitcom On the Buses (1969–73) and its three spin-off feature films. Having performed as a music hall entertainer, Varney first came to national recognition as factory foreman Reg Turner in the BBC sitcom The Rag Trade (1961–63). He appeared in further sitcoms including Beggar My Neighbour (1966–1968) and On the Buses stardom facilitated overseas cabaret tours.
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Reg Varney | |
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Born | Reginald Alfred Varney (1916-07-11)11 July 1916 Canning Town, Essex, England |
Died | 16 November 2008(2008-11-16) (aged 92) Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England |
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Years active | 1938–1995 |
Television | On the Buses |
Spouse |
Lilian Flavell
(m. 1939; died 2002) |
Children | 1 |
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