Russ Abbot
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Russ Abbot (born September 16, 1947 in Chester ; actually Russell Roberts ) is a British musician , comedian and actor .
Live and act
As a drummer , Abbot founded the Black Abbots , who signed their first recording deal in 1977 . He later appeared as a comedian and won the Funniest Man on Television award five times .
From 1980 Abbot brought out several albums as a solo artist. In addition, he starred in numerous television series productions and soon got his own Russ Abbot Show , which drew an audience of millions.
A few years ago Abbot bought back the performing rights for his hit Atmosphere and refuses to give permission for it to be played on the radio; he thinks that Atmosphere does not represent his true abilities.
On stage, Abbot played Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady and the narrator in the Rocky Horror Show .
Filmography
- 1972: Who Do You Do ( TV series )
- 1976: What's On Next (TV series)
- 1979: The Freddie Starr Variety Madhouse (TV series)
- 1980: Madhouse (TV series)
- 1986: The Russ Abbot Show (TV series)
- 1993: September Song (TV series)
- 1996: Married for Life (TV series)
- 2001: TV to Go (TV series)
Web links
- Russ Abbot in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
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| SURNAME | Abbot, Russ |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Roberts, Russell (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British musician, comedian and actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 16, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chester , England |