Lord James Blears

Biography

Lord James "Tally-Ho" Blears was a British-American professional wrestler, ring announcer, promoter, actor, mariner, and surfing personality known for his heroic escape from execution by Japanese forces during World War II. Born in Tyldesley, Lancashire, England in 1923, he narrowly escaped death at sea before becoming a celebrity in Hawaii. He appeared in films and TV shows, including the cult classic "The Endless Summer."