Vincent Earl (born 11 June 1944) is an English singer, comedian and actor most famous for his portrayal of the character Ron Dixon in the soap opera Brookside, a role which he played from 1990 until the show's demise in 2003.[1]
Vince Earl | |
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| Born | Vincent Earl 11 June 1944 Birkenhead, Cheshire, England |
| Years active | 1971–present |
He was involved in the Merseybeat scene of the 1960s as singer with the Vince Earl and the Talismen, and Vince Earl & the Attractions.[2] He also appeared in Boys from the Blackstuff.[2]
In 2001, while still appearing in Brookside, Earl appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.[3] In the summer of 2012, he successfully underwent a kidney transplant.[4]
References edit
- ^ White, Stephen (19 October 2010). "Brookside star Vince Earl fights rare illness". Daily Mirror. London. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ a b Johnson, Mark (21 October 2010). "Vince Earl: 'I'm ready to rock Crosby'". Crosby Herald. Crosby, Merseyside. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ Lily Savage's Blankety Blank. 29 April 2001. ITV.
- ^ Johnson, Mark (27 June 2012). "Brookside star Vince Earl grateful for gift of life after kidney transplant". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 11 March 2019.