"FIDO" PREMIERE IN NEW YORK
Billy Connolly arrives for the premiere of his new movie "Fido" at the Regal Cinemas in New York on June 5, 2007. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Scottish actor Billy Connolly has signed on to play dwarf warrior Dain Ironfoot in Peter Jackson's two-part "The Hobbit" project, the director said Wednesday.
BLACKPOOL, England, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Fans of Scottish comedian Billy Connolly say they were miffed after he ended two stand-up shows in Britain early because of hecklers.
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Scottish actor Billy Connolly has opened up about his accident while riding a three-wheeled motorcycle and filming a TV special about U.S. Route 66.
LONDON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Scottish comedian Billy Connolly says comedians in the United Kingdom are held to a higher standard of conduct than other artists and he thinks that's unfair.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The team from the 2000 independent film "Boondock Saints" has reunited for a sequel, The Hollywood Reporter said.
NEW YORK, April 8 (UPI) -- The Walt Disney Studios unveiled at a New York news conference Tuesday a slate of 10 animated feature movies to be released through 2012.
BALLATER, Scotland, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Scottish actor and comedian Billy Connolly reportedly escaped injury when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash on the A939 near Ballater.
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Actress Amanda Peet, rapper Xzibit and comedian Billy Connolly have all signed on for roles in the new "X-Files" movie, The Hollywood Reporter said.
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