Bill Maynard
Born | October 8, 1928 |
Hometown | Heath End, England |
Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
Spouse | Tonia Bern (m 1989 - 1998) , Muriel Linnett (m 1949 - 1983) |
Children | Maynard Williams , Jane Maynard |
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Heartbeat: Do you remember seeing Gary Barlow on the show?
- Heartbeat has welcomed some big names over the years, but did you spot a certain pop star trying out his acting skills on the show back in 2000? For the special 150th episode of the hugely popular show back in 2000, Take That's frontman Gary Barlow appeared as a hitchhiker, Micky Shannon.READ: 7 celebrities you didn't know had cameo appearances in HeartbeatJust 29-years-old at the time, Gary opened up about appearing on the show, saying: "I used to go around to see my nan on Sundays and she would always switch it on, although she used to call it 'Heartbreak'. It's a family show - the sort of thing you watch on a Sunday night. Most of my scenes were with Bill Maynard. We've had a crack, we've really had a laugh, him being a northern comic - it was brilliant."Gary played a hitchhiker named Mickey in the 150th episodeHe also opened up about working with a team again ahead of Take That reforming, saying: "I've been working on my own for a while since leaving the group - it was great to be part of a team again." Gary has since joked about his performance on the showThe Rule the World singer reflected on his role during an appearance on Lorraine back in 2013 when asked about having to act in Take That's latest music video, joking: "I have to draw on my experience from Heartbeat in the '90s. I don't know why it was called Heartbeat because believe me, in my performance there wasn't a heartbeat, it was more like a flatline."MORE: Heartbeat cast before and afterGary is among an impressive list of star-studded cameos that the show has enjoyed over the years, including Daniel Craig, Benedict Cumberbatch and Michelle Dockery.
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Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard dies after fall
Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died in hospital at the age of 89, after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility scooter. Maynard, real name Walter Williams, was best known for playing Claude Jeremiah Greengrass for eight years in the long-running TV series, which was watched by up to 18 million at its peak. Maynard initially retired from acting in 2000 after suffering a number of strokes, but returned to his role in Heartbeat spin-off The Royal in 2003.
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Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard dies aged 89
Maynard starred in the ITV drama for eight years.
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Bill Maynard: 'Heartbeat' star dies aged 89, family says
Bill Maynard, the English comedian and actor best known for Heartbeat, has died aged 89, his family has confirmed. The star, who played the roguish but lovable Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in the series, died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. “He was larger than life and he just loved showbiz,” Jacqueline Reddin, who is also an actor, said.
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Bill Maynard Dead: 'Heartbeat' Actor Dies, Aged 89
He played Claude Greengrass in the ITV drama.
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Ex-Heartbeat star returned to TV to prove he's not dead
Did you spot the cameo on <em>The Moorside</em>?
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