Billy Connolly. Billy Connolly - Scottish Culture - 11/15/99. Billy was born on 24 November, 1942 in Anderston in Glasgow.
His parents separated when he was five and he was brought up by two aunts in Partick (they have often featured in his humour). He started his working life as a message boy and then an apprentice welder in the Clydeside shipyards. His stage career began in 1965 as a singer and playing the banjo with the "Humblebums" folk group. The occasional jokes he told grew more frequent after he forgot the words of a song - and his ad libs to cover up got a laugh.
His observation of life (often recalled from his childhood), his Rabelasian style, his obvious enjoyment of what he is doing, his wild hair and beard (now more under control), his long rambling stories, his props such as his Banana Boots (now in a Glasgow Museum - see picture above), his banjo and his use of the "F" word ensured his popularity but also disapproval from some. Billy Connolly on. Billy Connolly: The Man Live tour Billy Connolly certainly got on better with the people of Birmingham than he did in Blackpool and Scarborough.
Last night there was no sign of the disruptive walk-outs, heckles and flouncing off in exasperation that’s got this tour the wrong sort of reputation. The most notable thing that happened is that Connolly lost his thread a couple of times. Of course digressions are all part of his style – even if he insists on stage, ‘it’s not a technique; I have attention deficit disorder’ – but here he ground to a complete halt at one point, genuinely forgetting where he was. He came close another couple of times, despite frequently glancing at the notes carefully positioned by his drink. It’s a rare reminder that he’s 69 years old. Aside from his grey hair, trimmed short for this tour, the shorn Connolly has the enthusiasm, energy and stamina he’s always had, talking spiritedly for dead on two hours non-stop.
Read more of this review … Saturday 25th Feb, '12. Welcome to the official Billy Connolly Website! Billy Connolly - Get Right Intae Him [Part 1] Billy Connelly - D.I.V.O.R.C.E (HQ) Billy Connolly - In The Brownies. Billy Connolly - If it wisnae fur yer wellies. An Audience with Billy Connolly - Incontinence Pants. Billy Connolly - The Big Yin [Part 7] Billy Connolly. Billy Connolly: A Life In Pictures - Film Features - Film. 18 December 12 Scottish actor and comedian Billy Connolly discussed his career in A Life In Pictures Interview sponsored by Deutsche Bank, during which he was presented with the BAFTA in Scotland Outstanding Contribution Award.
The interview was conducted by Francine Stock and held in Glasgow's stunning Old Fruitmarket. Connolly was his typically inimitable self, cracking jokes and sharing anecdotes with Francine Stock and the audience. Taking a look back at his long career in the film and television industries, he revisited some of his early roles and shed light on what went on behind the scenes. He recalled working alongside Richard Burton on Absolution, back in 1987. Starring with Dame Judi Dench in Mrs. He didn't shy away from praising his fellow actors and comedians, noting that the reason he was so disappointed to be beaten to the BAFTA for Actor in a Leading Role in 1997 by Ewan McGregor was because "when you get beaten by somebody you like, it’s worse. " "Everything I did... Billy Connolly. Billy Connolly Quotes.