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Billy Van
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Billy Van
Homepage
https://frightenstein.com/castcrew.html
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1934-08-11,Toronto, Canada
Gender
Male
Biography
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.

Filmography

6.5

Net Worth
1995-01-01

For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present

5

For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present
1985-12-05

Return to Transylvania

0

Return to Transylvania
2008-11-11

The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute

7.7

The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
1974-02-20

This Is My Life

6.2

This Is My Life
1992-02-21

The Hearst and Davies Affair

3.8

The Hearst and Davies Affair
1985-01-14

7.4

Law & Order
1990-09-13

5

Bizarre
1980-09-18

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

7.6

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
1971-09-11

0

Eureka!
1980-01-01

The Bobby Vinton Show

0

The Bobby Vinton Show
1975-09-09

The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

6

The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show
1974-09-07

The Ray Stevens Show

0

The Ray Stevens Show
1970-06-20

0

Circus
1978-09-22

0

Bits and Bytes
1983-02-16

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

6.5

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971-08-01

The Littlest Hobo

6.9

The Littlest Hobo
1979-10-11

Rollin' On The River

0

Rollin' On The River
1971-02-13

7.4

Law & Order
1990-09-13

7.4

Law & Order
1990-09-13

7.4

Law & Order
1990-09-13