Arthur Askey
English comedian and actor
Arthur Bowden Askey, CBE was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation and catchphrases including "Hello playmates!",Wikipedia
| Born | June 6, 1900 |
| Hometown | Dingle, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Swash |
| Children | Anthea Askey |
| Parents | Samuel Askey, Betsy Bowden |
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Residents mark 100 years since Arthur Askey first performed in Colchester
- A famous comedian's first-ever performance, which happened in Colchester, has celebrated its 100th anniversary.
MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Rosie Dixon: Night Nurse
1h 28min
1978
Ramsbottom Rides Again
1h 32min
1956
Friends and Neighbours
1h 19min
1963
Charley's Big-Hearted Aunt
1h 12min
1939
Make Mine a Million
1h 21min
1965
Arthur's Treasured Volumes
0h 30min
1960
Bees in Paradise
1h 15min
1944
Miss London Ltd.
1h 39min
1943
King Arthur Was a Gentleman
1h 39min
1951
Back-Room Boy
1h 40min
1942
I Thank You
1h 21min
1941
The Ghost Train
1h 25min
1950
Band Waggon
1h 20min
1940
Albums
Introducing Arthur Askey
2014
Big Hearted Arthur
2005
Hello, Playmates!
2002
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