Billy Van

Billy Van

Billy Van, originally named Billy Van Evera, was born in Toronto in 1934. At the age of 12, he and his four brothers formed a singing group and began touring North America. In the 1960s, he started his journey to becoming one of Canada's most beloved comedians. He gained national recognition through his appearances on the CBC TV series Nightcap, which was known for its irreverent satire, low budget, and immature humour. Billy Van was a versatile performer who effortlessly portrayed different characters and became the comedic centrepiece of the show. While other comedians like John Candy and Dan Aykroyd achieved great fame, Billy Van's comedy was ahead of its time. His satirical and spontaneous style on Nightcap foreshadowed the success of Saturday Night Live, and his work on Frightenstein, where he parodied popular culture, paved the way for the hit show SCTV. Even though he never reached the same level of fame as his contemporaries, his influence on Canadian comedy cannot be denied. Billy Van passed away in 2003 at the age of 68 after battling lung cancer for a year. His final on-screen role was in the 1995 hockey movie Net Worth, where he played the character "Les" the trainer. It was a fitting end to a career that was characterized by comedy performed with heart, passion, and immense talent.

  • Popularité : 1.456
  • Connu pour : Acting
  • Anniversaire : 1934-08-11
  • Lieu de naissance : Toronto, Canada
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Billy Van Films

  • 1995
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    Net Worth

    Net Worth

    5.6 1995 HD

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  • 1985
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    For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present

    For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present

    5 1985 HD

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  • 2008
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    Return to Transylvania

    Return to Transylvania

    1 2008 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute

    The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute

    7.7 1974 HD

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  • 1992
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    This Is My Life

    This Is My Life

    6.2 1992 HD

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  • 1985
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    Scandale a Hollywood: L'affaire Hearst-Davies

    Scandale a Hollywood: L'affaire Hearst-Davies

    3.8 1985 HD

    La plus célèbre et scandaleuse histoire d'amour du 20ème siècle qui a inspiré "Citizen Kane" à Orson...

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  • 1990
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    New York, police judiciaire

    New York, police judiciaire

    7.4 1990 HD

    À New York, détectives et assistants du procureur tentent de résoudre les affaires les plus délicates. Les uns sur le...

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  • 1980
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    Bizarre

    Bizarre

    5 1980 HD

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  • 1971
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    The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

    The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

    7.6 1971 HD

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  • 1980
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    Eureka!

    Eureka!

    1 1980 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Bobby Vinton Show

    The Bobby Vinton Show

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

    The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

    6 1974 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Ray Stevens Show

    The Ray Stevens Show

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1978
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    Circus

    Circus

    1 1978 HD

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  • 1983
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    Bits and Bytes

    Bits and Bytes

    1 1983 HD

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  • 1971
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    The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

    The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

    6.2 1971 HD

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  • 1979
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    Le Vagabond

    Le Vagabond

    6.9 1979 HD

    Le "Vagabond" est un berger finnois de Laponie qui parcourt le monde et qui vient en aide aux hommes à chaque fois qu'un danger se...

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  • 1971
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    Rollin' On The River

    Rollin' On The River

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1990
    imgS24 E8

    New York, police judiciaire

    New York, police judiciaire

    7.4 1990 HD

    À New York, détectives et assistants du procureur tentent de résoudre les affaires les plus délicates. Les uns sur le...

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  • 1990
    imgS24 E8

    New York, police judiciaire

    New York, police judiciaire

    7.4 1990 HD

    À New York, détectives et assistants du procureur tentent de résoudre les affaires les plus délicates. Les uns sur le...

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  • 1990
    imgS24 E8

    New York, police judiciaire

    New York, police judiciaire

    7.4 1990 HD

    À New York, détectives et assistants du procureur tentent de résoudre les affaires les plus délicates. Les uns sur le...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E130

    New York, police judiciaire

    New York, police judiciaire

    7.6 1970 HD

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