Larry Grayson
English comedian & television presenter (1923–1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Larry Grayson (31 August 1923 – 7 January 1995), born William Sulley White, was an English comedian and television presenter. He hosted the BBC's Saturday night, peak-time, game show The Generation Game in the 1970s and early 1980s, employing his high camp and English music hall humour.
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Birth name | William Sulley White |
Born | (1923-08-31)31 August 1923 Banbury, Oxfordshire, England |
Died | 7 January 1995(1995-01-07) (aged 71) Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England |
Resting place | Oaston Road Cemetery, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England |
Medium | Comedian, television presenter |
Years active | 1937–1994 |
Notable works and roles | The Generation Game |
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His camp stand-up act consisted mainly of anecdotes about a cast of imaginary friends; including Everard, Apricot Lil and Slack Alice. A museum in his home town of Nuneaton displays his life and work and a memorial has been established.