- Born
- Died
- Birth nameReginald Alfred Varney
- Height5′ 2½″ (1.59 m)
- Reg Varney was born on July 11, 1916 in Canning Town, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Holiday on the Buses (1973), Down the 'Gate (1975) and The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973). He was married to Lilian Emma Flavell. He died on November 16, 2008 in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, UK.
- SpouseLilian Emma Flavell(October 1, 1939 - November 4, 2002) (her death, 1 child)
- Children
- RelativesLeah Belford(Grandchild)Ryan Belford(Grandchild)
- When the world's first ATM opened at Barclays Bank in north London's Enfield district 27 June 1967, Varney became the very first person to use the machine
- Learned to drive a bus and passed the test so that he could drive the bus on the public highway (this can be seen in 'Holiday On The Buses').
- Was a very talented pianist.
- He was 52 when On the Buses (1969) started, although his character was supposed to be about 35.
- During World War II, he served in the Royal Electrical Engineers, and entertained the troops. After the war, he appeared in seaside resort shows and pantomimes.
- Whatever I did after On the Buses (1969), nobody wanted to know about it. But I can't knock the programme because it brought me offers to do concert tours in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
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