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How old is Jess Conrad, who’s the Last Laugh in Vegas star’s wife Renee and what are his biggest songs?

JESS Conrad is a pop singer and actor best known for his work in the late 50s and 60s.

But now the star is back in ITV's Last Laugh in Vegas, so here is everything you need to know about him.

 Jess Conrad is an 82-year-old singer who had hits in the 1960s
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Jess Conrad is an 82-year-old singer who had hits in the 1960sCredit: ITV Plc

How old is Jess Conrad?

Jess Conrad was born on February 24, 1936 in Brixton, London.

He is 82 years old and was born Gerald Arthur James but as a boy he was nicknamed Jesse after American outlaw, Jesse James.

He took his stage name of Jess Conrad after it was suggested by a drama teacher who was a fan of novelist Joseph Conrad.

 Jess had a number of hits on Decca Records including Cherry Pie
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Jess had a number of hits on Decca Records including Cherry PieCredit: Rex Features

Who is Jess' wife Renee?

Jess has been married to wife Renee since 1963 and will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary in August this year.

The couple has two children together, daughters Sasha and Natalie.

Renee was on hand to help her husband celebrate receiving his OBE from the Queen in 2011.

 Jess also starred in a number of films such as The Boys
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Jess also starred in a number of films such as The BoysCredit: Rex Features

What are Jess' biggest songs?

After being cast in TV series Oh, Boy by stage producer Jack Good, Jess went on to have hits with Decca Records in the 1960s.

These included Cherry Pie, Mystery Girl and Pretty Jenny.

Jess also has also had a successful acting career, appearing in a number of films including The Boys, Rag Doll and Konga.

His stage credits include Godspell, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

He will be seen on TV in four-part series Last Laugh in Vegas alongside the likes of Su Pollard and Cannon and Ball.

 

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