Pete Burns
Acting•Born August 5, 1959•Died October 23, 2016 (age 57)•Port Sunlight, Cheshire, England
Biography
Pete Burns was an English singer-songwriter and television personality. He founded the pop band Dead or Alive in 1980, in which he was vocalist and songwriter, and which rose to mainstream success with their 1985 single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)". He later rose to further celebrity status in the British media following his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother 4, in which he finished in fifth place. He appeared on further television reality shows, including as a presenter.
Known For
Wogan
1982•TV Series•
5.3
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996•TV Series•
7.0
Celebrity Big Brother
2001•TV Series•
5.0
Big Brother's Little Brother
2001•TV Series•
6.0
Big Brother's Bit on the Side
2011•TV Series•
4.9
Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
2011•TV Series•
6.5
Big Brother's Big Mouth
2004•TV Series•
8.3
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982•TV Series•
7.3
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 5, 1959
Day of DeathOctober 23, 2016
Place of BirthPort Sunlight, Cheshire, England
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