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Bill Dean (born Patrick Anthony Connolly, 3 September 1921 – 20 April 2000) was a British actor who was born in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire. He took his stage name in honour of Everton football legend William 'Dixie' Dean.
Apr 22, 2000 · ACTOR Bill Dean, who played Brookside's cantankerous Harry Cross, has died at the age of 78. The Merseyside comedian suffered a heart attack while at Arrowe Park hospital, on the Wirral ...
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Bill Dean (1921-2000) was a versatile performer who appeared in films, TV shows and musicals. He was best known for his role as Harry Cross in the soap opera "Brookside" and his strong Liverpool accent.
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May 2, 2000 · Actor and comedian Bill Dean, who played the cantankerous pensioner in the soap in the 1980s, died from a heart attack on 20 April. He was remembered by his friends and fans as a "friend to thousands and thousands of people" and a "miserable old git".
Bill Dean Interview - The Word - 1990
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Bill Dean was a Liverpool-born actor who appeared in films, TV shows and stage plays. He was known for his strong accent, warm hearted roles and stand-up comedy career.
Apr 20, 2000 · Bill Dean was a British actor who was born in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire. He was born Patrick Anthony Connolly, but took his stage name in honour of Everton football legend William 'Dixie' Dean. After a atring of jobs, it was his work as a Lancashire club comedian that saw him spotted by Ken Loach who gave him his breakthrough ...