Steve Faye (1927 – 21 September 2023), also known as Stevie Faye, was a British comedian and actor from Liverpool. He was known for his appearances on the television show The Comedians, which ran from 1971 to 1993.[1][2]

Life and career

Faye was born in Dingle, Liverpool in 1927,[1] and grew up in Huyton.[3] He worked as a candlemaker, kitchen porter and amateur boxer, before pursuing a career in comedy.[2]

As a stand-up comedian, Faye found fame appearing on the television show The Comedians, featuring in 12 episodes from 1971 to 1974. He was also an actor, and appeared in the BBC2 drama Boys from the Blackstuff, playing a barman.[2]

In May 1997, Faye officially retired from performing, aged 69. He prided himself on his clean material, having "never told a dirty joke".[1]

In 2008, Faye joined a campaign to get fellow Liverpudlian comedian Ken Dodd knighted, something which would eventually take place in 2017.[4][5] He was also a lifelong supporter of Liverpool F.C. and was friends with Billy Liddell, considered to be one of the club's greatest players.[3]

Faye died on 21 September 2023, aged 95.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Molyneux, Jess (21 September 2023). "Legendary comedian who 'never told a dirty joke' dies aged 95". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Liverpudlian stand-up Stevie Faye dies at 95". Chortle. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Merseyside Mirth Makers – Stevie Faye". The Football Voice. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Joker in the pack; Flash back Peter Grant meets Scouse comedy legend Stevie Faye who, at 80, is still making 'em laugh". Liverpool Echo. 29 March 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  5. ↑ Simpson, Fiona (2 March 2017). "Sir Ken Dodd awarded a knighthood at Buckingham Palace". Evening Standard. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.