Billy Fury

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Billy Fury, born Ronald William Wycherley (17 April 1940 - 28 January 1983), was an internationally successful English pop singer from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, and remained an active songwriter until the 1980s. Rheumatic fever, which he first contracted as a child, damaged his heart and ultimately contributed to his death. An early British rock and roll (and film) star, he equalled The Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s, and spent 332 weeks on the UK charts, without a chart-topping single or album. Allmusic journalist, Bruce Eder, stated, "His mix of rough-hewn good looks and unassuming masculinity, coupled with an underlying vulnerability, all presented with a good voice and some serious musical talent, helped turn Fury into a major rock and roll star in short order". Others have suggested that it was Fury's "Elvis Presley-influenced, hip-swivelling, and at times highly suggestive stage act."

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Billy Fury is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 10 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Top of the Pops (1964), Omnibus (1967), Ready Steady Go! (1963), Russell Harty (1980), Boy Meets Girls (1959), Play It Cool (1962), Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury (2015), That'll Be The Day (1973). The recorded credits span 1959 to 2015, including 5 movies and 5 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.