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Billy Connolly

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Billy Connolly

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Sir William Connolly, CBE (English: Sir William Connolly, born November 24, 1942) is a Scottish actor, singer and stand-up comedian. He first sang in the folk band The Humblebums and later began performing in stage plays. , he only debuted in 18 years. Connolly's more well-known film works include: "Bad Deal", "Pocahontas", "The Unfortunate Adventures of Raymond Snicket", "The Last Samurai", "Brave" and "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies", "Garfield 2", etc.

Category
Musicians
Nationality
U.K.
Born
1942-11-24
Wikidata
Q298838
Occupations actorcomedianbanjo playerstand up comedianmovie actorscreenwriterstage actorsingercomposerguitaristtelevision actormusician
Aliases Billy ConnollySir William ConnollyLee Whale ConnollyBee Connollybilly crowryBilly Croneybilly crowryBilly Knollybilly knorebilly ganlooneybilly connollyBilly ConnollyBilly ConnollyBilly Connollybilly coroney

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