Bill Oddie
| Born | July 7, 1941 |
| Hometown | Rochdale, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'3" (1.61m) |
| Spouse | Laura Beaumont, Jeanne M Hart |
| Children | Kate Hardie |
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