John Chalis, known for playing Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, has died at the age of 79. The actor is survived by his wife, Carol Chalis, and family.
John Chalis was an English actor with an extensive television career. Best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey ‘Boycie’ Boyce in the long-running BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, he played the character of a second-hand car dealer from 1981 to 2003.
Born on 16 August 1942 in Bristol, England, John started his professional acting career in 1969. His first role was in a controversial gangster drama, Big Breadwinner Hog.
John Chalis And Wife Carol Chalis Age Difference
John Chalis and his wife Carol Chalis’s age difference is unavailable at the moment. The veteran actor was 72 years old when he passed away, but we don’t have details regarding his wife’s age.
Chalis was previously married three times before he married Carol in 1993. His earlier marriages didn’t last very long, and he even thought of staying single before he finally met Carol.
John was a patron of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and supported Arsenal FC. He also wrote two volumes of his autobiography, Being Boycie and Boycie & Beyond,
Find Out John Chalis Net Worth
John Chalis accumulated a net worth of $18 million throughout his lifetime. Most of his earnings come from his profession as an actor.
He appeared on several television series, including Dixon of Dock Green, Thriller, The Sweeney, Doctor Who, Dracula, Beau Geste, Juliet Bravo, Coronation Street, Bloomers, Citizen Smith, Ever Decreasing Circles, Doctor Snuggles, Chance in a Million, The Bill, and so on.
He also wrote his autobiography and went on a book tour to promote back in April 2012.
Meet John Chalis Children
Although John Chalis married four times, he had no children. Unfortunately, we don’t have a detailed report on why he never had his own children.
The actor lived with his wife in the Abbot’s Lodgings at Wigmore Abbey Grange, Adforton, Herefordshire, since 1988. He had had cancer for a long time. According to his family, John passed away peacefully in his sleep.