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British pop singer (–)

Musical artist

Richard Bryce (néMaxwell; 4 November ^[1] – 6 May ),^[2] known professionally as Dickie Valentine, was a British pop singer who enjoyed great popularity in Britain during the s.

In addition to several other Top Ten hit singles, Valentine had two chart-toppers on the UK Singles Chart with "Finger of Suspicion", featuring The Stargazers () and the seasonal "Christmas Alphabet" ().

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Dickie Valentine (real name Richard Bryce) was a singer and television personality who enjoyed tremendous success in the s and early s.

Born Richard Bryce on November 4th in London, Dickie Valentine was a child actor.

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Biography

Early life

Valentine was born Richard Maxwell in November (his birth father was Dickie Maxwell) in Marylebone, London.^[1] He was known as Richard Bryce after his mother married a Mr Bryce.

Valentine's first acting job was at age only three when he appeared in the British comedy film Jack's the Boy starring Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge.

Music career

He developed a flexible vocal style and skills as an impersonator of famous singers.

Actor-singer Bill O'Connor overheard him singing as