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Stennett was born in [[Pencoed]], [[Bridgend]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/nov/26/stan-stennett ''The Guardian'' obituary, 26 November 2013]. Accessed 7 December 2013</ref> During [[World War II]], he served in the [[British Army|army]] and also worked as an [[entertainer]]. He made his professional stage debut with a group called the Harmaniacs. He later became resident comedian on a radio show, ''[[Welsh Rarebit (radio programme)|Welsh Rarebit]]'', but his break was being chosen as one of the regular comedy guests on ''[[The Black and White Minstrel Show]]''.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} |
Stennett was born in [[Pencoed]], [[Bridgend]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/nov/26/stan-stennett ''The Guardian'' obituary, 26 November 2013]. Accessed 7 December 2013</ref> During [[World War II]], he served in the [[British Army|army]] and also worked as an [[entertainer]]. He made his professional stage debut with a group called the Harmaniacs. He later became resident comedian on a radio show, ''[[Welsh Rarebit (radio programme)|Welsh Rarebit]]'', but his break was being chosen as one of the regular comedy guests on ''[[The Black and White Minstrel Show]]''.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} |
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Stan also presented a Country Music show on Pontypridd Community Radio Station GTFM having been introduced by former Valleys Radio/BBC presenter Steve Powell. |
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Although primarily a comedian, who appeared in variety shows and [[pantomime]] throughout the UK, Stennett played "straight" acting roles in television programmes such as ''[[Coronation Street]]'' and ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]''. He was best known as Sid Hooper in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] [[soap opera]], ''[[Crossroads (soap opera)|Crossroads]]'', before taking a lease in 1980 on the [[Roses Theatre]] ([[Tewkesbury]], [[Gloucestershire]]).{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} |
Although primarily a comedian, who appeared in variety shows and [[pantomime]] throughout the UK, Stennett played "straight" acting roles in television programmes such as ''[[Coronation Street]]'' and ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]''. He was best known as Sid Hooper in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] [[soap opera]], ''[[Crossroads (soap opera)|Crossroads]]'', before taking a lease in 1980 on the [[Roses Theatre]] ([[Tewkesbury]], [[Gloucestershire]]).{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} |
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| Born | Stanley Llewelyn Stennett 30 July 1925 |
| Died | 26 November 2013 (aged 88) Cardiff, Wales, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, comedian, actor |
Stanley Llewelyn "Stan" Stennett MBE (30 July 1925 – 26 November 2013) was a Welsh comedian, actor and jazz musician.
Stennett was born in Pencoed, Bridgend.[1] During World War II, he served in the army and also worked as an entertainer. He made his professional stage debut with a group called the Harmaniacs. He later became resident comedian on a radio show, Welsh Rarebit, but his break was being chosen as one of the regular comedy guests on The Black and White Minstrel Show.[citation needed]
Stan also presented a Country Music show on Pontypridd Community Radio Station GTFM having been introduced by former Valleys Radio/BBC presenter Steve Powell.
Although primarily a comedian, who appeared in variety shows and pantomime throughout the UK, Stennett played "straight" acting roles in television programmes such as Coronation Street and Casualty. He was best known as Sid Hooper in the ITV soap opera, Crossroads, before taking a lease in 1980 on the Roses Theatre (Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire).[citation needed]
Stennett was a friend of Eric Morecambe, and hosted the show that was to be Morecambe's final performance on 27 May 1984, immediately after which Morecambe died of a heart attack.[2] Stennett played trumpet and guitar. In his 80s he was still performing onstage. His autobiography, Fully Booked, was published in 2010.[3]
Stennett was initiated into the exclusive fraternity, the Grand Order of Water Rats in 1959 and was a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.[4]
Death
Stennett died at the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff on 26 November 2013, at the age of 88.[5]
References
- ^ The Guardian obituary, 26 November 2013. Accessed 7 December 2013
- ^ "Poignant tribute to Eric". Chortle. 27 May 1984. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "Welsh Icons: profile of Stan Stennett". Archived from the original on 27 July 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Biography of a Water Rat".
- ^ "Entertainer Stan Stennett dies aged 88". 26 November 2013 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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