Billy Van

Actor
BirthdayAug 11, 1934 (69 years old)
DeathdayJan 8, 2003
Place of birthToronto, Canada
GenderMale

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.

Known for

CSU Tech Gilmore, Detective, Vince Coughlin, CSU Technician

Sep 13, 1990

Agent

Feb 21, 1992

Pizza Boy/Singer

Aug 1, 1971

Chief Danford

Oct 11, 1979

Les, the Trainer

Jan 1, 1995

Advisor

Jan 14, 1985

Sep 18, 1980

Walter Lederhaus (voice)

Dec 5, 1985

himself

Nov 11, 2008

Jan 1, 1980

Sep 22, 1978

Self

Feb 16, 1983

CSU Tech Gilmore, Detective, Vince Coughlin, CSU Technician

Sep 13, 1990

Agent

Feb 21, 1992

Pizza Boy/Singer

Aug 1, 1971

Chief Danford

Oct 11, 1979

Les, the Trainer

Jan 1, 1995

Acting


Participated in 6 movies, 12 TV series


1995

Les, the Trainer


1992


1990

CSU Tech Gilmore, Detective, Vince Coughlin, CSU Technician





1980


1980


1979

Chief Danford


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