Jimmy Savile (1926–2011)

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Jimmy Savile was born on October 31, 1926 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He was an actor, known for When Louis Met... Jimmy (2000), Ferry Cross the Mersey (1964) and Bob Martin (2000). He died on October 29, 2011 in Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. See full bio »

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Known For

When Louis Met... Jimmy
When Louis Met... Jimmy Self
(2000)
Ferry Cross the Mersey
Ferry Cross the Mersey Self
(1964)
Bob Martin
Bob Martin Jimmy Savile
(2001)
Go Go Mania
Go Go Mania Self - Host
(1965)
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Filmography

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 2001 Bob Martin (TV Series)
Jimmy Savile
- This Life (2001) ... Jimmy Savile
 1996 The New Adventures of Nature Cat (Video)
Nature Cat (voice)
 1949 A Boy, a Girl and a Bike
Cyclist (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Documentary video: "I Love the Seventies, I Love 1970". London: BBC2. - Presenter/Contributor See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 5 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 2 Interviews | 19 Articles | 14 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Alternate Names:

Jimmy Savile O.B.E. | Jimmy Saville O.B.E. | Jimmy Savile OBE | Sir Jimmy Savile OBE | James Savile | Sir James Savile | Sir Jimmy Savile | Jimmy Saville | Sir Jimmy Saville

Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)

Parents:

Agnes Savile

Relatives:

Joan Johnson (sibling) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

All my life I was governed by fun. Single fella, no expenses, every day is Christmas Day, every night's New Years Eve. It's all fun. It was fun when I started and it's fun today, and there's nothing wrong with a bit of fun. See more »

Trivia:

Was once voted tie-man of the year. See more »

Trademark:

Wearing tracksuits See more »

Nickname:

King Jimmy See more »
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