Acting
Lex McLean
Born — Died
1907-04-30 — 1975-03-23
Place of birth
Glasgow, Scotland
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
Alexander (“Lex”) McLean Cameron was born on the 30th April 1907 at 6 Rosebery place, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire. He was the son of Donald (Daniel) Cameron Iron Moulder 1871-1951, and his second wife, Mary Howe McLean 19876-1948 greengrocer. Whilst his parents hoped that Alex would become a classical musician and would enter university for an academic lifestyle, they were to be disappointed on two counts. Firstly Lex was expelled from school for being a difficult pupil and then he gave up his piano music lessons and took to the accordion. He was so scared to tell his mother, that he fled to Belfast with just £4 in his pocket. He returned to Scotland and began to earn his living – £3.10s a w…
Known for
NRJack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous celebration of Scotland's most valuable export – its sense of humour. Scotland is a small nation with a big funny bone. It's known the world over for self-deprecation, quick-witted patter and deadpan asides. But what makes it so funny? To find out the answer, this programme delves deep into the BBC Scotland archives to find a century’s worth of classic characters, catchphrases and comedy clips.
Ooh the Banter!
2022
NRScottish comedian and boyhood Rangers supporter Lex McLean
The Lex McLean Show
1972