Gorden Kaye

Gordon Fitzgerald Kaye, known professionally as Gorden Kaye (7 April 1941 – 23 January 2017) was a BAFTA-nominated English comic actor. He was best known for playing René Artois in the British TV comedy series %27Allo %27Allo!. He also was the roadie for Alberto y Lost Trios Paranoias.

Kaye was born in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire. When young, Kaye played rugby league for Moldgreen ARLFC before studying at King James's Grammar School, Almondbury, Huddersfield. Kaye died under hospice care in England on 23 January 2017, aged 75.

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 Gorden Kaye at bfi.com

Category:1941 births
Category:2017 deaths
Category:English movie actors
Category:English television actors
Category:English stage actors
Category:English comedians
Category:Actors from Yorkshire
Category:People from Huddersfield