Jimmy Tarbuck
Jimmy Tarbuck | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1940 Wavertree, Liverpool, England |
| Other names | Tarby |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, television presenter |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Spouse |
Pauline Carfoot (m. 1959) |
| Children | 3, including Liza Tarbuck |
James Joseph Tarbuck OBE (born 6 February 1940) is an English comedian, singer, actor, entertainer, and game show host. He was a host of Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He also hosted many game shows and quiz shows on ITV during the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s.
In February 2020, Tarbuck revealed that, the day after his 80th birthday, he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.[1]
References
- ↑ "Jimmy Tarbuck: Comedian reveals prostate cancer diagnosis". BBC News. 19 February 2020.