![Billy Van](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/eNP1TU5pCD0X8d52uF5Wi6dpjpW.jpg)
Billy Van
Billy Van, originally named Billy Van Evera, was born in Toronto in 1934. At the age of 12, he and his four brothers formed a singing group and began touring North America. In the 1960s, he started his journey to becoming one of Canada's most beloved comedians. He gained national recognition through his appearances on the CBC TV series Nightcap, which was known for its irreverent satire, low budget, and immature humour. Billy Van was a versatile performer who effortlessly portrayed different characters and became the comedic centrepiece of the show. While other comedians like John Candy and Dan Aykroyd achieved great fame, Billy Van's comedy was ahead of its time. His satirical and spontaneous style on Nightcap foreshadowed the success of Saturday Night Live, and his work on Frightenstein, where he parodied popular culture, paved the way for the hit show SCTV. Even though he never reached the same level of fame as his contemporaries, his influence on Canadian comedy cannot be denied. Billy Van passed away in 2003 at the age of 68 after battling lung cancer for a year. His final on-screen role was in the 1995 hockey movie Net Worth, where he played the character "Les" the trainer. It was a fitting end to a career that was characterized by comedy performed with heart, passion, and immense talent.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 5.358 |
Birthday | 1934-08-11 |
Place of Birth | Toronto, Canada |
Also Known As | Billy Van Evera, |
![Net Worth](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/k0xNLaqOk3aS8VUWeacEZVctGEE.jpg)
1995
![Net Worth](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/k0xNLaqOk3aS8VUWeacEZVctGEE.jpg)
Net Worth
5.6/4
The story of the NHL's early years, focusing on the battle between the players, led by Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay, and the owners, over issues of benef...
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Net Worth
![For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/ouSfd9FdPQy07KkmPdY7nwGiAWX.jpg)
1985
![For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/ouSfd9FdPQy07KkmPdY7nwGiAWX.jpg)
For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present
5/2
The Patterson family learns the true meaning of Christmas when Lizzie loses her stuffed bunny.
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For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present
![The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
1974
![The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
7.7/3
In this made-for-TV production, Vincent Price and his hunchback sidekick (Billy Van) host a pun-filled salute to the horror film genre from its earlie...
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The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
![This Is My Life](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/j1OyQTN7EB8c8u6zykIaRhyQFsn.jpg)
1992
![This Is My Life](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/j1OyQTN7EB8c8u6zykIaRhyQFsn.jpg)
This Is My Life
6.133/15
Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store, but she dreams of being a comedian. When she inherits some money, she takes the chance...
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This Is My Life
![Return to Transylvania](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
2008
![Return to Transylvania](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
Return to Transylvania
0/0
A short video “portrait” of Billy Van, star of the Canadian TV show “The Hilarious House of Frightenstein.”
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