Lex McLean
Scottish comedian
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Lex McLean (born Alexander McLean Cameron, 30 April 1907 – 23 March 1975) was a Scottish comedian.
Lex McLean | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1907 Clydebank, Scotland |
| Died | 23 March 1975 (age 68) |
| Other names | Alexander McLean Cameron |
| Spouse | Grace Dryburgh |
Described as "almost certainly the last of Scotland's great music hall comedians",[1] he played to capacity houses all over Scotland from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, when he had to semi-retire on the grounds of ill health.
Known as "Sexy Lex" for his risque but never obscene humour, McLean's act was even passed by the Lord Chamberlain.[2]
At the peak of his popularity, he appeared in the BBC Scotland comedy series Lex and Lex Again between 1968 and 1972.[3] A fan of Rangers,[4] he had Ibrox legend George Young appear as a guest on his television show.
McLean was a Freemason, and member of Lodge Dramatic No 571 in Glasgow, where he was a participant in the Lodge's festivities.[5]