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Arthur Bowden Askey, CBE (6 June 1900 – 16 November 1982) was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature (5' 2", 1.58 m) and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation and catchphrases including "Hello playmates!", "I thank you" (pronounced "Ay-thang-yaw") and "Before your ...
Arthur Askey (1900-1982) was a popular music hall performer, film star and TV personality in England. He was known for his catchphrase "Hello, playmates", his songs and his roles in Band Waggon (1940) and The Love Match (1955).
- January 1, 1
- Liverpool, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
Arthur Askey was a British comedian who starred in films, radio and TV shows. He was known for his catchphrases, songs and thick glasses.
- June 6, 1900
- November 16, 1982
May 9, 2023 · A clip from Arthur Askey's final performance, recorded in the summer of 1982, and broadcast on 24th July 1983 as part of the programme _The Green Tie on the ...
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Arthur Askey: For decades, the British comedian was a vaudeville, radio, and TV celebrity in his home country. Never an international name, Askey was also featured in a handful of movies, notably Band Waggon and Charley’s (Big-Hearted) Aunt. Little known outside the U.K. (and perhaps Australia and New Zealand), for more than four decades the ...
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Arthur Bowden Askey, CBE, 82 (6th June 1900 - 16th November 1982) was an English comedian and actor. Askey's humour owed much to the playfulness of the char...
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Learn about the life and career of Arthur Askey, a Liverpudlian entertainer who became a household name with his comedy, songs and catchphrases. From his early days as a clerk and a seaside comic to his success on radio, TV and film, he was a big-hearted and versatile performer who loved his audiences.
