Farewell Rene Gordon Kaye RIP
Posted: Mon 23 Jan 2017 5:31 pm
Born in Huddersfield, Kaye got his first big TV break in ITV soap Coronation Street, playing Elsie Tanner's nephew Bernard Butler.
He went on to appear in a number of roles in sitcoms including Till Death Us Do Part, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Are You Being Served? before landing the role of Rene.
His last screen role was in a one-off return of 'Allo 'Allo! in 2007, which reunited several members of the cast. He also starred in BBC sketch show Revolver in 2004.
"Gorden Kaye was a terrific comic actor whose signature role, Rene Artois, earned his place in the comedy hall of fame," Shane Allen, controller of BBC comedy commissioning said.
"He was instrumental in making 'Allo 'Allo! such a long running and well-loved series.
"His work lives on and thoughts are with friends and loved ones at this sad time."
He went on to appear in a number of roles in sitcoms including Till Death Us Do Part, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Are You Being Served? before landing the role of Rene.
His last screen role was in a one-off return of 'Allo 'Allo! in 2007, which reunited several members of the cast. He also starred in BBC sketch show Revolver in 2004.
"Gorden Kaye was a terrific comic actor whose signature role, Rene Artois, earned his place in the comedy hall of fame," Shane Allen, controller of BBC comedy commissioning said.
"He was instrumental in making 'Allo 'Allo! such a long running and well-loved series.
"His work lives on and thoughts are with friends and loved ones at this sad time."