Wyn Calvin
 Calvin at the Grand Order of Water Rats in 2014 | |
| Born | Joseph Wyndham Calvin-Thomas 28 August 1925 |
| Died | 25 January 2022 (aged 96) |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, entertainer, actor, broadcaster |
Wyn Calvin MBE OStJ (born Joseph Wyndham Calvin-Thomas; 28 August 1925 – 25 January 2022) was a Welsh comedian, actor, radio personality, television host, lecturer, philanthropist and newspaper columnist.[1]
As a comedy performer, he appeared in variety theatres around the country including summer shows (seven in Llandudno and four in Blackpool. He was known as "Blackpool's favourite Welsh comedian.[2] He was well known for pantomime.[3]
Calvin died on 25 January 2022, at the age of 96.[4][5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ The incredibly colourful life of the Welshman celebrating 75 years in showbiz - Wales Online
- ↑ "Past King Rat". GOWR. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ "My Christmas: confessions of a pantomime dame". BBC. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ↑ Paul Evans, "A life dedicated to show-business: Narberth born entertainer Wyn Calvin passes away", Pembroke Observer, 25 January 2022 Archived 25 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 January 2022
- ↑ "One of Wales’ greatest entertainers Wyn Calvin has died", Nation.Cymru, 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022
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