Billy Connolly
(1942-), Comedian and actorSir William ('Billy') Connolly
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Scottish comedian, Connolly worked in the Clyde shipyards before making his name as a performer. He is also a successful musician, television presenter, actor and writer. It was his appearance on the Parkinson Show in 1975 that made Connolly a star and led to his first UK tour. He later said that the programme changed his entire life. Best known as a stand-up comedian, some people find Connolly's language and subject-matter offensive - something he shares with other alternative comedians. In addition to his film and television work, Connolly still tours, and his shows are quickly sold out.
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