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__NOTOC__ Kevin Connelly is an impressionist, comedian, and after dinner speaker who is probably best known for his role on the popular
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radio and television programme '' Dead Ringers''. Connelly was born in
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and was educated at St Mary's Roman Catholic College in Middlesbrough, where he would mimic his fellow students and teachers. Later while working in the Cleveland Tontine restaurant business, he would entertain his customers with unrehearsed cameo pieces. This led directly to engagements as an after-dinner speaker."Kevin Connelly, Now You're Talking"
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, where he spends much of his time travelling to London to work at the BBC on ''Dead Ringers''. The remainder of his time is spent delivering after-dinner speeches using his talent for impersonation, principally of sports personalities.


Appearances

*'' Dead Ringers'' - BBC 2002 *'' The Impressionable Jon Culshaw'' - ITV 2004 *''
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'' *'' BBC Sports Review of the Year'' *'' Des O'Connors World Cup Party'' *'' The Full Motty'' - BBC 1998 *'' We're On Our Way To Wembley'' *'' The Sports Show'' *'' It's Just Not Cricket, With Rory Bremner'' *''
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Notable impressions

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References


External links


Kevin Connelly on BBC Comedy Guide
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