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Kenneth Williams
British actor
Born 22 February 1926 in London, City of London, England, United Kingdom
Died 15 April 1988
Born 22 February 1926 in London, died 15 April 1988 - British actor and comedian, he worked regularly on radio, television and theater. Best known for International Cabaret, An Audience with Kenneth Williams, Carry On... Up the Khyber, Carry on Spying...
In 1944 he was drafted into the army, where he came to the branch of engineering troops stationed in Mumbai. There noted his ability recitation and the ability to quickly memorizing the text, so you went to the field of theater. After returning from the army he began to work as a professional actor.
1954 - 1959 | Hancock’s Half Hour | |
One of the first situation comedy series later turned into TV series. Each week Tony Hancock presents different story, but the main characters are usually similar - depressed and trying to improve their lives. | ||
1956 - 1961 | Hancock’s Half Hour | |
One of the first situation comedy series in British tv. Each week Tony Hancock presents different story about life of his character falling into pieces, often with help of scheming Sid James. | ||
1958 - 1964 | Beyond Our Ken | |
Sketch-based radio show starring Kenneth Horne and (among others) Kenneth Williams. | ||
1958 - 1992 | Carry On | |
One of the longest ever series of comedy films and parodies made by great set of actors. Each of the films is different story and different set of characters, but the light atmosphere and the dialogues filled with innuendos are the trademarks of Carry On series. | ||