Bill Waddington
Bill Waddington | |
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Waddington as Percy Sugden in Coronation Street | |
| Born | William Joseph Waddington 10 June 1916 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 9 September 2000 (aged 84) Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England |
| Resting place | St Peter's Church, Minshull Vernon, Cheshire, England |
| Years active | c.late 1930s–1999 |
| Spouse(s) | Evelyn Gladys Case (1940–1947; divorced) Lilian Day (1947–1980; her death) (2 children) Irene Beaumont (1982–??; divorced) Sheila Torr (1995–2000; his death) |
William Joseph Waddington (10 June 1916 – 9 September 2000) was an English actor, comedian and co-author who was born in Oldham, Lancashire. In later life he achieved stardom as the pompous ex-serviceman Percy Sugden in Granada Television's long-running soap opera Coronation Street.