Wyn Calvin

Wyn Calvin
MBE OStJ
Calvin at the Grand Order of Water Rats in 2014
Born
Joseph Wyndham Calvin-Thomas

(1925-08-28)28 August 1925
Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Died25 January 2022(2022-01-25) (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

  1. ↑ The incredibly colourful life of the Welshman celebrating 75 years in showbiz - Wales Online
  2. ↑ "Past King Rat". GOWR. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "My Christmas: confessions of a pantomime dame". BBC. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  4. ↑ 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
  5. ↑ "One of Wales’ greatest entertainers Wyn Calvin has died", Nation.Cymru, 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022
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