Billy Boyle is an Irish actor and singer on British film, television and stage.
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labels, including the novelty song "My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Elvis" (Decca F 11503) in 1962. He is also a veteran of the West End
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stage, having played leading roles in over 15 hit shows.[ In his first West End ]musical
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'', he was nominated as best newcomer. Gower Champion then chose him to play Barnaby in '' Hello Dolly'' at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Canterbury Tales
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critic said, "He was a breath of fresh air in the West-End". He went on to play leading roles in ''