He was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and began his career in music hall. Besides his comedy act, he was a talented violinist. Shortly after the Second World War, he appeared with Henry Hall and his band. He went on to have his own television show, and also acted as compere on variety and game shows. Two of Ray's sons followed him into show business: actor Andrew Ray, and the better-known Robin Ray, a musician and presenter.
Robin Ray (1935 - November 28, 1998) was an actor, musician and broadcaster, the son of comedian TedRay.
Ray's claim to fame was his ability to recognise pieces of piano music and name not only the piece and the composer but also the opus number.
In the early 1990s, he was one of the founders of the commercial classical music radio station, Classic FM, with which he remained associated until his untimely death.
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