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Chris Sievey in No 73 (1982)

Biography

Chris Sievey

Overview

  • Born
    January 14, 1954 · Manchester, England, UK
  • Died
    June 20, 2010 · Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, UK (lung cancer)
  • Birth name
    Christopher Mark Sievey

Biography

  • Chris Sievey was born on January 14, 1954 in Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor, known for What's Up Doc? (1992), Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show (1992) and No 73 (1982). He was married to Paula Sievey. He died on June 20, 2010 in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, UK.

Family

  • Spouse
      Paula Sievey(? - June 20, 2010) (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Stirling Sievey
      Harry Sievey
  • Relatives
      Martin Sievey(Sibling)

Trivia

  • Frank Sidebottom's persona started to take shape in the early 1980s.
  • Sievey had a backing new wave/power pop band, The Freshies, that were on the fringe of the late-1970s Manchester music scene. After the group split up, he continued making music while experimenting with the then-new art of computer programming.
  • British comedian best known for the giant papier mache head cast that he wore while performing.
  • He was the inspiration for the film Frank (2014).

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