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| image = Ted Lune.jpg | | image = Ted Lune.jpg | ||
| alt = A black and white photo of a thin gentleman in a top hat and dickie-bow, holding a pint glass | | alt = A black and white photo of a thin gentleman in a top hat and dickie-bow, holding a pint glass | ||
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| birth_name = Harold Garnett | | birth_name = Harold Garnett | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1920|08|18}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1920|08|18}} | ||
| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Ainsworth, Greater Manchester|Ainsworth]], [[Lancashire|Lancashire]] | ||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1968|01|07|1920|08|18}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|1968|01|07|1920|08|18}} | ||
| death_place = [[ | | death_place = [[Selsey|Selsey]], [[Sussex|Sussex]] | ||
| other_names = | | other_names = | ||
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'''Ted Lune''' (born '''Harold Garnett'''; 18 August 1920 – 7 January 1968) was a British [[ | '''Ted Lune''' (born '''Harold Garnett'''; 18 August 1920 – 7 January 1968) was a British [[actor|actor]], best known for portraying Private Len Bone in the TV series ''[[The Army Game]]''. He also worked in radio comedy and appeared in a couple of films. | ||
He was born in [[ | He was born in [[Ainsworth, Greater Manchester|Ainsworth]], [[Lancashire|Lancashire]]. After leaving school at 15 and serving an [[engineering apprentice|engineering apprentice]]ship, he began entertaining people by, for example, reciting [[Stanley Holloway]] monologues, and he became well known in the Bolton area. He married Florence Baker in 1943, and they had two daughters, Lynne and Anne. He turned professional in 1947, taking his stage name from the [[River Lune|River Lune]] that flows through Lancashire, and his older brother's name. Harold and Florence later divorced and in 1953 he married an entertainer, Valerie J. Tanner, known professionally as Valerie Joy. | ||
In 1954, his career had stalled so he and Valerie Joy left the variety circuit and took a pub, the Raglan, in [[ | In 1954, his career had stalled so he and Valerie Joy left the variety circuit and took a pub, the Raglan, in [[Hulme|Hulme]], just a short step from [[Hulme Hippodrome|Hulme Hippodrome]]. The following year, he was called out of retirement as an emergency replacement for [[Frank Randle]] who had been taken seriously ill. Ted, not too reluctantly, left the pub to take over Randle's pantomime commitment, and later, his [[Blackpool|Blackpool]] season. That gave his career the boost it needed, leading to his role of Private Bone in ''[[The Army Game]]''. | ||
In the summer of 1965, Lune performed at [[ | In the summer of 1965, Lune performed at [[Gwrych Castle|Gwrych Castle]] where he would perform on the weekdays along with the organist Alex King in 'The Castle Show' and 'The Castle Party Night'.<ref>North Wales Weekly News - Thursday 11 February 1965</ref><ref>North Wales Weekly News - Thursday 27 May 1965</ref><ref>North Wales Weekly News - Thursday 12 August 1965</ref> | ||
He died in [[ | He died in [[Selsey|Selsey]], [[Sussex|Sussex]], aged 47, after a long illness. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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|1959|| ''[[ | |1959|| ''[[The Lady Is a Square|The Lady Is a Square]]'' || Harry Shuttleworth || | ||
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|1967|| ''[[ | |1967|| ''[[Berserk!|Berserk!]]'' || Skeleton Man || (final film role) | ||
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* [http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/5840204.Ted_Lune_was_my_comedian_granddad/ Ted Lune was my comedian granddad] | * [http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/5840204.Ted_Lune_was_my_comedian_granddad/ Ted Lune was my comedian granddad] | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lune, Ted}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Lune, Ted}} | ||
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[[Category:20th-century English male actors]] | [[Category:20th-century English male actors]] | ||
[[Category:People from Selsey]] | [[Category:People from Selsey]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:24, 18 February 2023
Ted Lune | |
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| Born | Harold Garnett August 18, 1920 |
| Died | January 7, 1968 (aged 47) |
| Spouses | Florence Baker
(m. 1943, divorced)Valerie J. Tanner (m. 1953) |
Ted Lune (born Harold Garnett; 18 August 1920 – 7 January 1968) was a British actor, best known for portraying Private Len Bone in the TV series The Army Game. He also worked in radio comedy and appeared in a couple of films.
He was born in Ainsworth, Lancashire. After leaving school at 15 and serving an engineering apprenticeship, he began entertaining people by, for example, reciting Stanley Holloway monologues, and he became well known in the Bolton area. He married Florence Baker in 1943, and they had two daughters, Lynne and Anne. He turned professional in 1947, taking his stage name from the River Lune that flows through Lancashire, and his older brother's name. Harold and Florence later divorced and in 1953 he married an entertainer, Valerie J. Tanner, known professionally as Valerie Joy.
In 1954, his career had stalled so he and Valerie Joy left the variety circuit and took a pub, the Raglan, in Hulme, just a short step from Hulme Hippodrome. The following year, he was called out of retirement as an emergency replacement for Frank Randle who had been taken seriously ill. Ted, not too reluctantly, left the pub to take over Randle's pantomime commitment, and later, his Blackpool season. That gave his career the boost it needed, leading to his role of Private Bone in The Army Game.
In the summer of 1965, Lune performed at Gwrych Castle where he would perform on the weekdays along with the organist Alex King in 'The Castle Show' and 'The Castle Party Night'.[1][2][3]
He died in Selsey, Sussex, aged 47, after a long illness.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The Lady Is a Square | Harry Shuttleworth | |
| 1967 | Berserk! | Skeleton Man | (final film role) |
