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person_profile-Billy Van

Billy Van Died at age: 68

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Billy Van

Date of Birth:

Aug 11, 1934

Country of birth:

Canada

Died:

Jan 08, 2003

Biography of

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.

Photos of

Billy Van

Photos ( 2 Photos

Filmography of

Billy Van

Found 4 Movies in total

Net Worth

Les, the Trainer ( Actor )

... 1995

This Is My Life

Agent ( Actor )

... 1992

... 1985

... 1974