Vincent Earl is a renowned English singer, comedian, and actor, best recognized for his iconic portrayal of Ron Dixon in the long-running British soap opera Brookside, a role he held from 1990 until the show's conclusion in 2003.
Born on June 11, 1944, in Birkenhead, Cheshire, Earl began his performing career at the tender age of eleven. He was an integral part of the Merseybeat scene in the 1960s, serving as the lead singer in his band Vince Earl and the Talismen. In 1964, Earl joined Rory Storm and the Hurricanes on tour, achieving a Number 1 hit in Texas with a rendition of America from West Side Story.
Later, Earl formed Vince Earl & the Attractions, which became one of the top-rated acts on the cabaret circuit. His television debut came in 1973 on New Faces, accompanied by his band The Vince Earl Attraction.
Throughout his illustrious career, Earl has appeared in various notable productions. In 1981, he appeared in Play for Today, followed by a stint in Boys from the Blackstuff as Jimmy Johnson in 1982. In 1985, he portrayed Frank the heavy in No Surrender. Earl joined Brookside in 1990, playing the beloved character Ron Dixon until the show's final episode in 2003.
In addition to his television work, Earl has also made appearances on other notable shows. In 2001, while still a part of Brookside, he appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank. He made a guest appearance on Doctors in 2004 and starred in the Director's Debut episode 'The Lightning Kid' in 2006, directed by Stephen Tompkinson.
Following his departure from Brookside, Earl pursued a career in stand-up comedy, performing on cruise ships.
In his personal life, Earl resides with his second wife, Irene (née Day),in Huntington, Chester. The couple, who married in the early 1970s, shares four children: Stephen, Vince, Nicole, and Kimberley.
In 2012, Earl underwent a kidney transplant after being diagnosed with Goodpasture's syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease, in 2010. In 2020, he reunited with his on-screen wife, Sarah White, to record the single You and Me (Were Meant to be Together) from the studio album Manchester Calling.
