Shane Patrick Paul Roche, known as Shane Richie, was born on March 11, 1964, in
Kensington, London, to Irish parents. He began his professional career as a
bluecoat entertainer at Pontins holiday camp Little Canada on the Isle of Wight
during adolescence and later transitioned into stand-up comedy. His first
notable television appearances included the Sky TV chat show Jameson Tonight,
the BBC One sketch show Up to Something!, and EastEnders in the role of Alfie.
Shane Richie's music career began with the release of his first album, The
Album, released in 1997. In 2003, he achieve...