Johnnie Wade (born 30 March 1932,

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'' between 1977 and 1981. Born in

, he was a market trader and became a singer in

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and with a band after winning talent contests. His first television break was in 1960s soap opera ''

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'' as Stan Millet. He then performed in musicals including ''

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''. His other television appearances include ''

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'', ''

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'' (playing 'Scrounger'), ''

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Selected filmography

* ''

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'' (1969) * '' Carry On Again Doctor'' (1969) * ''

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'' (1972) * '' The Stick-Up'' (1977) * ''

(1977-1981)'' * ''

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'' (1979) * ''

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'' (1980) * ''

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'' (1980) * '' Funny Money'' (1983)

Discography

As Johnny Wade: A: Funny Thing. B: Shadow Love.

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, UK, POP 757, 7", June 1960 A: Andiamo. B: You Fool Of A Heart.

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, UK, 7N 35076, 7", September 1962. A: Paradise. B: Looking For Me. Piccadilly, UK, 7N 35115, 7", April 1963

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* Living people English male film actors English male television actors Place of birth missing (living people) 1932 births {{UK-screen-actor-stub