- Bandleader, radio and television actor.
- Played soccer for Brentford F.C. and Wimbledon in his youth.
- Led dance bands from the 1920's (theme song: "Somebody Stole My Gal"). Toured France as part of ENSA during World War II.
- Gained national exposure through his "Billy Cotton Band Show" in the 1950's and 60's.
- Was an expert racing car driver and owner/pilot of a Gypsy Moth biplane.
- Great-uncle of Fearne Cotton.
- Father of Ted Cotton and producer Bill Cotton.
- Used to own a boat called wakey Wakey.
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