Billy Dainty

One of the best loved characters ever to emerge from the Black Country. Billy Dainty was born in Dudley in 1927. He became a superb eccentric dancer and comedian, appearing in theatres throughout the U.K. and moving into television via "Sunday Night at the London Palladium". He died in 1986.

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Reference: 261
Keywords: MCOL Comedian London Palladium Theatre 1927 1920s 2000c
Archive Ref: EB 1A Ph 4.965
Updated: 11/8/2000 14:34:42