Is Nello still alive?

Deceased (1934–1997)
Nello Pazzafini/Living or Deceased

What condition does Neil Baldwin have?

Neil Baldwin is a 74-year-old from Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire. As a child he had speech therapy after being diagnosed with a learning disability. Aged 16 he left school to join the oldest circus in England, Sir Robert Fossett’s Circus, and performed as Nello the clown.

How old is Neil Baldwin?

75 years (March 15, 1946)
Neil Baldwin/Age

Where was Marvellous filmed?

Staffordshire
Marvellous was filmed mostly in Staffordshire. Several of the scenes were set at and filmed at Keele University. Crewe Alexandra Football Club’s Alexandra Stadium and the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium in Wrexham, North Wales were used for the scenes set at Stoke City’s football ground.

Did Nello score a goal?

“I was going to be in the Guinness Book of Records as the only kit man ever to score a goal,” he said.

How much of Marvellous is true?

BBC Two is reshowing Marvellous, its touching drama about the life of Neil Baldwin. The BBC describes the 90-minute film as “the inspirational and incredible true story of Neil Baldwin, a man who refused to accept the label of learning difficulties, and who has led an extraordinary life”.

How true is Marvellous?

Marvellous is a true story about the life of Neil Baldwin, a man who was diagnosed with a learning disability at a young age. But determined not to let this hold him back, he pursued everything he wanted to do in life, despite many people believing he wasn’t able to.

Who is Nello?

Stoke City’s former kit man Neil Baldwin, aka Nello, is presented to fans following the Bafta-winning biopic Marvellous.

How long was Nello Kitman?

90-minute
The BBC describes the 90-minute film as “the inspirational and incredible true story of Neil Baldwin, a man who refused to accept the label of learning difficulties, and who has led an extraordinary life”. He is played by Frost/Nixon actor Toby Jones.

How do you spell Marvellous in UK?

Marvelous can mean causing wonder, as well as improbable, but both of these senses are much less common than its primary meaning of “wonderful.” In British English, it is commonly spelled marvellous.

Who is the kit man for Stoke City?

Football fan: Neil, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, in his Stoke City FC kit during his days as a kit man and mascot In no particular order, his passions are Stoke City FC, Keele University, the circus, the Anglican Church and famous people.

When do new Stoke City shirts come out?

The Stoke City kits for 2020/21 are already well on their way to production – but Macron could do far worse than take inspiration from shirts put forward by Koncept Kits, at least according to the reaction from supporters.

How did Neil Baldwin become the kit man?

Speaking to Neil Baldwin, you would be forgiven for thinking him something of a Walter Mitty character. His tales of joining the circus, becoming Stoke City FC’s kit man, being awarded an honorary degree, and having a film made about him seem somewhat unlikely for a man who grew up with learning difficulties.

When did Neil Baldwin become Stoke City mascot?

So when former Manchester United star Lou Macari became manager of Stoke City in 1992, Neil hung around all day in the rain to meet him, got chatting about the clown years and the following Monday started work as club kit man/clown/team mascot. ‘I thought I’d get the job, and I did.’