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Billy T James ranks as a key figure in the development of Kiwi comedy. Billy honed his talents as a singer and comedian on stages around the world, then bought them to a local TV audience on 80s show Radio Times. His self-titled comedy show was a major ratings hit, while movie classic Came a Hot Friday won him both awards and acclaim. Billy T is remembered for his infectious chuckle, black singlet and yellow towel.
He sang. He danced. He drew. He joked. His live shows never failed to sell out and crowds flocked around him whenever he was out in public. He enjoyed popularity and wealth on a scale that had never been seen before in New Zealand.
– Matt Elliott, in his book Billy T - The Life and Times of Billy T James
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Billy |
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2011 |
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2011 |
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Billy T and Me |
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2010 |
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1997 |
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1992 |
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1992 |
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1990 |
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1990 |
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1990 |
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1987 |
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1986 |
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1986 |
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1985 |
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1985 |
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1985 |
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1985 |
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1985 |
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1985 |
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1985 |
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CER - Billy T James and Carter Edwards in Concert |
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1984 |
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1984 |
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1983 |
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1983 - 1985 |
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1983 |
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1982 |
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1982 |
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The Billy T James Show |
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1981 - 1988 |
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1980 - 1983 |
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1980 |
The titles listed here may not reflect this person's full screenography. These are only the titles that are included in or referenced by this site.
1990 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand
Benny Award (supremen award)
1986 GOFTA Listener Film & Television Awards
Best Male Performance in a Supporting Role: for Came a Hot Friday
Best Entertainment Programme: for The Billy T James Show
Best Male Performance in a Non-Dramatic TV Role: for The Billy T James Show
1986 Member of the British Empire (MBE)
For Services to Entertainment
1985 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand
Golden Microphone
1985 Entertainer of the Decade
For the period 1975 - 1984
1984 Feltex Television Awards
Best Entertainment Award