Billy T. James
William James Te Wehi Taitoko MBE (17 January 1948 - 7 August 1991) better known by his stage name "Billy T. James", was a New Zealand entertainer, comedian, musician and actor. He became a key figure in the development of New Zealand comedy, a household name during his lifetime, and remains an icon to the present day.
Read more about Billy T. James: Career, The Billy T James Show, Deteriorating Health, Transplant and Death, Legacy, Recent Biographies and Documentaries
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