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Arthur English (1919–1995)

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One of Britain's great variety comedians Arthur English was known as 'The Prince of the Wide Boys', a cockney 'spiv' character outrageously dressed on stage and wearing a huge kipper tie. Born in Aldershot, Hants English started his career at an early age appearing in amateur shows but did not become a professional performer until he was 30... See full bio »

Born:

Arthur Leslie Norman English
in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 75) in Camberley, Surrey, England, UK

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1985-1990 In Sickness and in Health (TV series)
Arthur / the Man in Pub
– Christmas Special (1990) … Arthur
– Episode #5.10 (1990) … Arthur
– Episode #5.8 (1990) … Arthur
– Episode #5.7 (1990) … Arthur
– Episode #5.5 (1990) … Arthur
See all 33 episodes »
 
1987 Never Say Die (TV series)
Sid
– Episode #1.6 (1987) … Sid
– Episode #1.5 (1987) … Sid
– Episode #1.4 (1987) … Sid
– Episode #1.3 (1987) … Sid
– Episode #1.2 (1987) … Sid
See all 6 episodes »
 
1987 High and Dry (TV series)
Fred Whattle
– Episode #1.6 (1987) … Fred Whattle
– Episode #1.5 (1987) … Fred Whattle
– Episode #1.2 (1987) … Fred Whattle
 
1985 Magnum, P.I. (TV series)
Newspaper Seller
– Deja Vu (1985) … Newspaper Seller
 
1976-1985 Are You Being Served? (TV series)
Mr. Beverley Harman / Mr. Harry Harman
– The Pop Star (1985) … Mr. Beverley Harman
– Friends and Neighbours (1985) … Mr. Beverley Harman
– The Night Club (1985) … Mr. Beverley Harman
– Gambling Fever (1985) … Mr. Beverley Harman
– The Hold Up (1985) … Mr. Beverley Harman
See all 48 episodes »
 
1984 Danger: Marmalade at Work (TV series)
Salvador Barmi
– Marmalade's Masterpiece (1984) … Salvador Barmi
 
1983 Play for Today (TV series)
Albert
– Wayne and Albert (TV Movie) (1983) … Albert
 
1982 The Gentle Touch (TV series)
Jimmy Ogden
– Joker (1982) … Jimmy Ogden
 
1982 Maths Counts (TV series)
 
1982 The Boys in Blue
Farmer
 
1981 Funny Man (TV series)
George Leslie
– Trumpet Voluntary (1981) … George Leslie
– Song and Dance (1981) … George Leslie
– Many Happy Returns (1981) … George Leslie
– A Bee in a Bonnet (1981) … George Leslie
– Me and My Shadow (1981) … George Leslie
 
1981 Smuggler (TV series)
Rummy Culbert
– In at the Death (1981) … Rummy Culbert
 
1981/I Pygmalion (TV movie)
Alfred Doolittle
 
1978-1979 Everyday Maths (TV series)
Sam
– Fast and Furious (1979) … Sam
– Try It for Size (1979) … Sam
– Say It with Figures: 2 (1979) … Sam
– Which Way to Go? (1979) … Sam
– Ten Per Cent Per Ted (1979) … Sam
See all 9 episodes »
 
1976-1978 The Ghosts of Motley Hall (TV series)
Bodkin / 'Boddikins
– Narcissus Bullock's Bell (1978) … Bodkin
– Party Piece (1978) … Bodkin
– Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 2 (1978) … Bodkin
– Skeleton in the Cupboard: Part 1 (1978) … Bodkin
– Ghost Writer (1978) … Bodkin / 'Boddikins
See all 20 episodes »
 
1973-1977 Crown Court (TV series)
Billy Baker / Arthur Robins / Eddie Taylor / …
– Home: Part 3 (1977) … Billy Baker
– Home: Part 2 (1977) … Billy Baker
– Home: Part 1 (1977) … Billy Baker
– Who Killed Cock Robin? (1975) … Arthur Robins
– Winklers: Part 1 (1974) … Eddie Taylor
See all 6 episodes »
 
1977 Are You Being Served?
Mr. Harman
 
1976 The Sweeney (TV series)
Tug Wilson
– Taste of Fear (1976) … Tug Wilson
 
1976 The Dick Emery Show (TV series)
– Episode #14.1 (1976)
 
1976 Chicken (TV movie)
Edgar
 
1975 Village Hall (TV series)
Charlie Parker
– Silver Threads (1975) … Charlie Parker
 
1975 Second City Firsts (TV series)
– The Frank Crank Story (1975)
 
1974-1975 How's Your Father? (TV series)
Ted Cropper
– Back to Square One (1975) … Ted Cropper
– From Here to Infirmity (1975) … Ted Cropper
– Double Your Money (1975) … Ted Cropper
– Cut That Out (1974) … Ted Cropper
– Get Yourself Covered (1974) … Ted Cropper
See all 8 episodes »
 
1974 Charles Dickens' World of Christmas (TV movie)
 
1974 Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Cockney Spiv
 
1974 Thriller (TV series)
Freddy
– A Coffin for the Bride (1974) … Freddy
 
1973-1974 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Albert Parker / Carlyle
– Clap Hands for the Walking Dead (1974) … Albert Parker
– Verite (1973) … Carlyle
 
1970-1974 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Knocker White / Tasty
– Knocker (1974) … Knocker White
– The Loser (1972) … Tasty
– The House in Albert Street (1970) … Knocker White
 
1972-1973 Doctor in Charge (TV series)
Vincent
– The Pool (1973) … Vincent
– The Devil You Know (1972) … Vincent
 
1973 Malachi's Cove
Jack Combes
 
1971-1973 Follyfoot (TV series)
Slugger
– Walk in the Woods (1973) … Slugger
– Hazel (1973) … Slugger
– Rain on Friday (1973) … Slugger
– The Helping Hand (1973) … Slugger
– Uncle Joe (1973) … Slugger
See all 39 episodes »
 
1973 Love Thy Neighbour
Carter
 
1973 Once Upon a Time (TV series)
Spy
– Buttons (1973) … Spy
 
1973 Barlow at Large (TV series)
Hall Porter
– Confidence (1973) … Hall Porter
 
1972 Sez Les (TV series)
– Episode #5.6 (1972)
 
1972 ITV Playhouse (TV series)
Tom
– Jack Squaler's Time (1972) … Tom
 
1972 For the Love of Ada
Arthur
 
1971 Doctor at Large (TV series)
Vincent
– Pull the Other One! (1971) … Vincent
– Operation Loftus (1971) … Vincent
 
1971 The Leslie Crowther Show (TV series)
– Episode dated 15 April 1971 (1971)
– Episode dated 8 April 1971 (1971)
– Episode dated 1 April 1971 (1971)
– Episode dated 27 February 1971 (1971)
– Episode dated 6 February 1971 (1971)
 
1971 The Laughing Stock of Television (TV movie)
 
1971 Bless This House (TV series)
Traffic Warden
– For Whom the Bells Toll (1971) … Traffic Warden
 
1971 Percy
Pub Comic
 
1970 Dad's Army (TV series)
the Policeman
– Absent Friends (1970) … the Policeman
 
1967-1970 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
Arthur Oakley / The Voice
– The Old Contemptible (1970) … Arthur Oakley
– To Lucifer: A Son (1967) … The Voice
 
1970 Doctor in the House (TV series)
Vincent
– The Royal Visit (1970) … Vincent
– It's All in the Little Blue Book (1970) … Vincent
 
1969 Galton and Simpson Comedy (TV series)
Second Angel
– Friends in High Places (1969) … Second Angel
 
1963 The Hi-Jackers
Bert
 
1963 Echo of Diana
Punter in betting shop
 
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1978 Are You Being Served? (TV series)
– A Bliss Girl (1978) (performer: "A Foggy Day In London Town" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (10 titles)
1982-1985 3-2-1 (TV series)
– Sinbad the Sailor (1985)
– Pantomania (1984)
– London (1983)
– Vaudeville (1982)
 
1984 A Century of Stars: The Story of the Grand Order of Water Rats (TV documentary)
 
1984 Des O'Connor Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 1984 (1984) … Himself
 
1980 Star Games (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 November 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 November 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1973-1980 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 20 March 1980 (1980) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #3.5 (1973) … Himself - Guest
 
1979 It's a Knockout (TV series)
Himself
– It's a Celebrity Knockout 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1978 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Arthur English (1978) … Himself
 
1974 Look Who's Talking (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Arthur English (1974) … Himself - Interviewee
 
1973 Stars on Sunday (TV series)
– Glories of Christmas (1973)
 
1969 If It Moves It's Rude: The Story of the Windmill Theatre (documentary)
On-screen Participant
 
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2009 Mollie Sugden: A Tribute (TV documentary)
Mr. Beverley Harman
 
1992 The Best of 'Are You Being Served?' (TV movie)
Mr. Beverley Harman
 
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Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Star Sign:

Taurus