Last updated on the 27 March 2024 by Evandrus

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Born: 1954, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

Steve Delaney is a renowned English comedian and character actor celebrated for his creation of the fictional comedy character Count Arthur Strong. Hailing from Leeds, Delaney’s upbringing as the son of a foundryman shaped his early years. He departed from traditional schooling to work on a market stall while simultaneously exploring his passion for amateur dramatics. As his interest in the performing arts grew, Delaney pursued theatre classes and attended art college before embarking on a career as an assistant stage manager at the Grand Theatre and Leeds Playhouse in his hometown. Later, he transitioned to become a theatre carpenter at the Northcott Theatre in Exeter. In the 1980s, Delaney’s dedication led him to enroll at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, further refining his acting skills and setting the stage for his future successes.

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Count Arthur Strong (2013)

Bftv 9.5 / IMDb 7.6

Count Arthur Strong, a faded star from the golden days of variety, lives in a world of delusions, selective memory loss, and humorous malapropisms. Despite his lack of fame, he clings to the belief that another entertainment triumph is just around the corner. Arthur seizes any opportunity that arises, whether it’s scoring a free lunch or peddling an unwanted foot-spa, inadvertently causing chaos and confusion wherever he treads, all while blissfully oblivious to his own antics.

Top cast: Steve Delaney, Rory Kinnear, Chris Ryman, Zahra Ahmadi, Andy Linden, David Plimmer, Bronagh Gallagher, Ruth Posner, Oliver Dimsdale,

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