Biography
Hector Nicol (1920 - 2 July 1985) was a Scottish comedian, singer and actor, who was born in Paisley, Scotland.
Nicol starred in few shows during his career. His most notable role was that of a dying gangster in the BBC Television play Just a Boys' Game (1979) and also in A Sense of Freedom (1979). He also starred in Take the High Road, a Scottish soap opera. Hector passed away at his home in Edinburgh in 1985 at the age of 65.
Nicol wrote "The Hearts Song" for Hearts, and "Glory, Glory to the Hibees" for Hibs. He also wrote "The Terrors of Tannadice" for Dundee United and "Dark Blue Of Dundee" for Dundee. However, he actually supported St. Mirren. His 1984 album, Bravo Juliet!, reached number 92 for one week in the UK Albums Chart.
His influence was important on Scotland's more recent crop of comedians including Billy Connolly, Des Clarke and Elaine C. Smith.
There are many other famous people who have stated they are fans of Hector including Sean Connery and Tommy Sheridan.
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