Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
1965
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Early life and career. Peak years. Introspection. Break with Galton and Simpson. Later years. Personal life. Death. Legacy. Recordings. Film appearances. Biographies. Film biographies. References. External links. Tony Hancock. Anthony John Hancock (12 May 1924 – 25 June 1968) was an English comedian and actor. [1]
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She represented Tony Hancock from 1954 onwards, helping...
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Tony Hancock, comedian. Found dead after an overdose in his...
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Tony Hancock. Actor: Call Me Genius. Tony Hancock was born in Birmingham, England, the son of John and Lillian Hancock. He was educated at Durlston Court, Swanage, and Bradfield College, Reading. He served in the R.A.F. (ground crew) during the war. In 1942 he was in the R.A.F. Gang Show. He was de-mobbed in 1946.
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Actor: Call Me Genius. Tony Hancock was born in Birmingham, England, the son of John and Lillian Hancock. He was educated at Durlston Court, Swanage, and Bradfield College, Reading. He served in the R.A.F. (ground crew) during the war. In 1942 he was in the R.A.F. Gang Show.
- May 12, 1924
- June 25, 1968
Jun 27, 2018 · Tony Hancock 50 years on: How the legendary British comedian paved the way for Alan Partridge and David Brent. The most beloved comic voice of the post-war years destroyed himself with drink,...
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Jan 14, 2023 · News Long Reads. ‘Tears of a clown’: The complicated life and genius of Tony Hancock. He brought great joy to many across the world but always struggled with himself. Then in 1968 he took his...
Anthony John Hancock (12 May 1924 – 24 June 1968) was a British comedian and actor. He worked on radio, on television and in movies. He was best known for appearing in the BBC radio comedy Hancock's Half Hour (1954–1961). He worked with comedian Sid James until 1960.
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Tony Hancock: The star of Hancock's Half Hour is still influencing comedy, sixty years after its debut. Hancock’s legacy can be seen through the delusions of Basil Fawlty and David...
