biography
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Howerd, Frankie
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originally Francis Alex Howard
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1922–92)
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| biography:
| Comedian and actor, born in London, UK. He made his debut at the Stage Door Canteen, Piccadilly, London, in 1946, and appeared in revues in London during the 1950s, including Out of This World (1950), Pardon My French (1953), and Way Out In Piccadilly (1960). He occasionally acted in plays, and gave a notable performance in Sondheim's musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, in 1963. He appeared regularly on television and in films, his most famous role being that of a Roman slave in the television series Up Pompeii (1970–1), a series drenched in sexual innuendo. His films include The Ladykillers (1956), Carry On Doctor (1968), Up Pompeii (1971), and Up the Chastity Belt (1972). His brand of humour became increasingly appreciated in the 1980s, and he presented several successful television series, including Frankie Howerd on Campus (1990). |
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