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Norman Collier

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Norman Collier

Birth
Kingston upon Hull, Kingston upon Hull Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Death
14 Mar 2013 (aged 87)
Welton, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Burial
Welton, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Add to Map
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Common Lane, Welton
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Comedian. After service during World War II as a Gunner in the Royal Navy, he had a successful comedy career that centered around chicken impressions and stilted microphone routine. Best known for his role on the British television variety show "Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club", he also appeared in the series "The Comedians" as well as several Royal Variety Command Performances. He died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Comedian. After service during World War II as a Gunner in the Royal Navy, he had a successful comedy career that centered around chicken impressions and stilted microphone routine. Best known for his role on the British television variety show "Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club", he also appeared in the series "The Comedians" as well as several Royal Variety Command Performances. He died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Bio by: Stephen Farnell

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  • Originally Created by: Stephen Farnell
  • Added: Dec 29, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122372535/norman-collier: accessed ), memorial page for Norman Collier (25 Dec 1925–14 Mar 2013), Find a Grave Memorial ID 122372535, citing St Helen Churchyard, Welton, East Riding of Yorkshire Unitary Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.