The film explores billys extraordinary talent as musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist. James, was a new zealand entertainer, comedian, musician. Born william james taitoko in 1948 in waikato, new zealand, he was of maori heritage. He developed his comedy act during the 70s and peaked in popularity during the 80s, when he acted in a variety of mediums, including television and film. James, was a new zealand entertainer, comedian, musician and actor.
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The story of grand funk railroad, and a dream goes on forever. This zorro with a difference, who emits a schizo blend of western cowboy hero and mexican patriot, with monty pythonesque overtones, is a fine creation. He became a key figure in the development of new zealand comedy, and a household name during his lifetime. Ca 5252009 takamore v clark decision from the court of appeal. Biography v discography v songs v credits v song highlights. Billy t james news, music performances and show video clips. He became a key figure in the development of new zealand. Buy the comic genius of billy t james deluxe edition by billy t. There was also tension over the burial place of comedian billy t. Listen to billy james soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create dumfries, scotland. Billy james books list of books by author billy james.
New zealands most iconic comedian, billy t stars in his own sitcom as a radio dj. Do whats good for you or youre not good for anybody james. James, comedian and entertainer, shows off his classic moustache, 27 july 1985. Billy t james nzhistory, new zealand history online. James, brett coutts, jennifer wardlealand, mark wright. The life and times of billy t james by matt elliott. William james te wehi taitoko mbe better known by his stage name billy t. Transcript from billy t live at pips, whangarei recording, 1985. James the man the legend the cuz on dvd at mighty ape nz. William james te wehi taitoko mbe 17 january 1948 7 august 1991 better known by his stage name billy t. James stars in this comic yarn about a pair of inept bookmakers whose greed leads them to losing and trying to recoup their illgotten earnings. James was born on january 17, 1948 in waikato, new zealand as william james te wehi taitoko. William james te wehi taitoko mbe 17 january 1948 7 august 1991 better known by his.
James 19491991 played guitar and sang in bands in auckland before touring internationally as a member of the highly successful maori volcanics showband in the 1970s. See all books authored by billy james, including an american band. Each year it is awarded to an outstanding emerging performer with a commitment to their comedy career. The film explores billys extraordinary talent as musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist and even attempts to.
James came to prominence in the television variety show radio times, but is best remembered for the billy t james show, six series of which were screened by tvnz between 1981 and 1986. Originally released in 2008 this new package now features expanded audio disc 70 mins comprising of live comic performances from the classic live at pips show in 1985 as well as radio archive recordings plus additional photos in an expanded booklet. Stream tracks and playlists from billy james on your desktop or mobile device. Monday marks 26 years since new zealands most beloved comedian, billy t james, died. Billy t james on horis, coconuts, chinks, wogs, niggers, and poms. Billy t james, daphne walker, maori volcanics, prince tui teka, the. Takamore v clark decision from the supreme court of new zealand. With humour and love, the film tells of billys meteoric rise to national fame and his tragic downfall into.
Started in 1997 and inspired by comedy legend billy t james, this award celebrates the growth of fresh talent in the new zealand comedy industry. This eccentric rural new zealand tale follows two con men as they attempt to trick a small town into their illegal gambling scheme. Billy t james on horis, coconuts, chinks, wogs, niggers, and. James lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Te movie following the bigscreen success of topp twins documentary untouchable girls came another chronicle of a kiwi entertainment legend. A compilation of one of new zealands greatest personalities and comedians, billy t james. Stream tracks and playlists from billy james on your desktop or. James on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
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Te movie director ian mune originally cast james in the classic came a hot friday, as the maorimexican tainuia kid. Touted as revealing the man behind the chuckle, the drama traverses billy t. His characters were kiwi through and through and we loved him for it. Introducing or remembering billy t james heres some classic billy t comedy. On the show, the gifted impressionist portrayed a variety of characters in recurring sketches such as te news, a parody of the maori news show te karere. Apr 16, 2016 a collection from kiwi entertainer billy t james. The best of the billy t james collection television nz. Originally released in 2008 this new package now features expanded audio disc 70 mins comprising of live comic performances from the classic live a.
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Its a must watch for anyone interested in new zealand maori and european culture or multiculture of any sort. The best of the billy t james collection television nz on. With peter bland, phillip gordon, michael lawrence, billy t. The burial of james takamore was a bicultural family conflict and legal precedent in new zealand, reflecting the tension between maori tikanga and englishbased common law. Possibly new zealands most iconic comedian, fronts his own sketch show. James is a new zealand comedian who was popular as an actor throughout the 80s. Everyone is always asking for a dvd with more of billy t sketches, well here it is, the pick of the skits the man, the legend, the cuz fea.
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