Years active 1964 - 2000 Name Johnnie Wade | Role Film actor | |
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Occupation Film actor
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Johnnie Wade is a retired British film and television actor. His most memorable role was playing put upon handyman 'Roger' in the ITV Yorkshire TV comedy series You're Only Young Twice between 1977 and 1981, he is one of only two members of the main cast still living, the other being Georgina Moon.
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Born in Bethnal Green, he was a market trader and became a singer in cabaret and with a band after winning talent contests. His first television break was in 1960s soap opera Compact as Stan Millet. He then performed in musicals including South Pacific and Guys and Dolls. His other television appearances include The Two Ronnies, Porridge (playing 'Scrounger'), Coronation Street and Z-Cars.
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