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Billy Connolly: Biography

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  • Birth Name: William Connolly
  • Birth Place: Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/24/1942, Sagittarius
  • Profession: Actor; comedian; musician
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Billy Connolly Fast Facts:
  • Dropped out of school at age 15.
  • Became a welder after a five-year apprenticeship and had landed a job building an oil rig off the coast of Nigeria.
  • Nicknamed "The Big Yin."
  • Formed a folk band in 1965 called The Humblebums.
  • In 1975, he had a No. 1 song in the UK called "D.I.V.O.R.C.E."
  • Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow in 2001.
  • Longtime supporter of the Glasgow Celtic Football Club.
  • Made a commander of the British Empire in 2003.
  • Billy Connolly Relationships:
  • Amy Connolly - Daughter
  • Cara Connolly - Daughter
  • Daisy Connolly - Daughter
  • Florence Connolly - Sister
  • Iris Pressagh - Ex-wife
  • Jamie Connolly - Son
  • Mary Connolly - Mother
  • Pamela Stephenson - Wife
  • Scarlett Connolly - Daughter
  • William Connolly - Father

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