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- Comedian George Roper was best known for his television appearances on ITV's long running series The Comedians, first shown in the UK in the early 1970s. Roper's jokes were clean, inoffensive and usually centres around 'wellies' (wellington boots). His fascination for 'wellies' stemmed from a brief spell working as a builder's labourer.
Born in Liverpool, Roper was the son of a window cleaner. On leaving school he joined the Merchant Navy, working as a galley boy and then a steward.
He joined the RAF as a drill instructor and while stationed in Holland began entertaining troops at a forces concert party. After leaving the RAF he worked in various manual jobs and singing and telling jokes in clubs at night. The music hall comedian Sandy Powell encouraged him to become a professional entertainer.
He moved to Manchester in the 1960s and whilst working in cabaret was spotted by Johnny Hamp, creator of The Comedians. Hamp booked him for the first series in 1971.
When The Comedians finished in the 1980s Roper was still in demand in clubs and summer shows and for some years appeared in cabaret in Benidorm, Spain. - Music Department
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Chicho Sánchez Ferlosio was born on 8 April 1940 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. He was an actor and composer, known for Out in the Open (2019), eXtrañas heterodoXias (2021) and Delirios de amor (1989). He died on 1 July 2003 in Madrid, Spain.- Composer
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Herbie Mann was born on 16 April 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was a composer, known for Gerzek Saban (1980), Castaway (1986) and My Best Friend's Birthday (1987). He was married to Susan Janeal Arison, Jan Cloonts and Ruth Shore. He died on 1 July 2003 in Pecos, New Mexico, USA.- Berta Ambroz was born on 29 October 1944 in Kranj, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She died on 1 July 2003 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Heikki Salomaa was born on 17 August 1959 in Helsinki, Finland. He was an actor and writer, known for Kuudesti laukeava (1992), Maailman kahdeksan ihmettä (1990) and Lapinlahden Linnut! (1995). He died on 1 July 2003 in Helsinki, Finland.- Barbara Ann Miller was born on 14 May 1929. She was an actress, known for Going in Style (1979) and Stark (1985). She died on 1 July 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- Lotte Klemperer was born on 1 November 1923 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She died on 1 July 2003 in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Hatiqet Bendo was born on 13 March 1948 in Fier, Albania. She was an actress, known for Shkëlqimi i përkohëshëm (1988). She died on 1 July 2003 in Tiranë, Albania.
- Odelair Rodrigues was born on 14 July 1935 in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Lance Maior (1968) and What Is It Worth? (2005). He died on 1 July 2003 in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
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Allen Bastien was born on 23 February 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is known for Get Smart (1965) and The Witchmaker (1969). He was married to Frances Bastien and Frances. He died on 1 July 2003 in Huntington Beach, California, USA.