biography
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Askey, Arthur
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nickname Big-hearted Arthur
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1900–82)
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| biography:
| Comedian, born in Liverpool, Merseyside, NW England, UK. He made his professional debut in 1924, and became a leading comedian in summer seasons at British seaside resorts, achieving national recognition on radio with Band Wagon (from 1938). He used his smallness of stature (1.6 m/5 ft 2 in) in his humour, and cultivated a cheery manner. His twangy pronunciation of ‘I thank you!’ became a catchphrase. |
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