- His manager and partner was Dennis Heymer. They first met in 1955 and stayed together until Frankie's death.
- His famous stammering and hesitation bits actually stemmed from a severe, longstanding case of stage fright.
- Died just before he was to begin filming his third "Carry On..." movie, Carry on Columbus (1992). in which he and Joan Sims were to have played the King and Queen of Spain. They were replaced by Leslie Phillips and June Whitfield.
- Died during the same weekend as fellow comedian Benny Hill.
- He was considered for Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
- According to a Channel 4 documentary, his career was nearly ruined after a journalist discovered the comedian had been having a series of one night stands with various men. The comedian's agent successfully persuaded the journalist to kill off the story.
- His famous stumbling, bumbling delivery appears to include lots of ad lib pauses and asides. In fact he and his writers scripted every single bit, including all the "oohs" and "ahhs". Several sources confirm he even rehearsed in front of a mirror to perfect the physical actions including sticking out his tongue or looking to the camera.
- His relationship with Dennis Heymer was featured in a BBC drama Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (2008).
- He was a sergeant in the army.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1977 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to entertainment.
- His career collapsed in 1960 but in 1962 Peter Cook's Establishment Club gave him a new lease of life.
- As a serious actor he appeared in'Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream at London's Old Vic.
- Preferred keeping a low profile when not working. The comedian enjoyed the peace and solitude that living in rural England, brought him.
- He became a national figure through radio's 'Variety Bandbox' from December 1946.
- During the Second World War, he auditioned for a spot in entertaining the troops. Future film star Ian Carmichael was holding auditions at the time and wasn't very impressed by Howerd's act. Regardless, the up and coming comedian was hired.
- Initially, the comedian found success with the medium of radio. He appeared on the program, "Variety Bandbox".
- Wrote a number of books including 'On the Way I Lost It' in 1976 and 'Trumps' in 1982.
- His lead in the stage production of 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' brought him to the attention of television and gave him a new lease of life in shows such as 'The Frankie Howerd Show' and 'Up Pompeii'.
- He was 29 when he had his first paid role in show business.
- He was originally considered for the Fakir in Carry on Up the Khyber (1968), but was unavailable due to a stage commitment. The part went to Cardew Robinson albeit in a reduced role.
- From the latter half of the 1950s to the early 1960s, the comedian's career was in decline. The reason for this, was because he hadn't yet become a success on television.
- Ray Galton and Alan Simpson wanted to write a comedy series for him at the BBC, in 1962. However, BBC producer Duncan Wood refused to permit this.
- Born at Hartoft Street, York but while a toddler the family moved to Eltham in Surrey.
- Worked as an insurance clerk, joined the Royal Artillery during the Second World War where he started as an entertainer.
- Was due to play Trinculo in Michael Powell's film of "The Tempest", to be shot in Greece in 1975, before funding collapsed.
- His catch phrases included 'I'll make myself cumfy' and 'Ladies and gentlemen'.
- Was rarely seen in public with his partner Dennis Heymer.
- One of the comedian's most famous catchphrases was, "Oh please yourselves!".
- A memorial service was held for him at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London on 8 July 1992.
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