Who Am I?

Study the 10 clues listed below. They should lead you to the name of a well known celebrity. Can you work out who it is?

01 I was born in Middlesborough.
02 My father was a cinema projectionist.
03 During World war II I was evacuated to the Helmsley area.
04 My first job was a clerk for Eston council.
05 I once had my own mobile shop.
06 I served in the 1st Battalion, The Green Howards.
07 I eventually made show business my career.
08 I was offered my first summer season at Newquay in 1969.
09 I made my television debut on 'Opportunity Knocks' in 1970.
10 I am married to Debbie who is my second wife.

Who do you think this famous celebrity is.