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Dave King (born David Kingshott; 23 June 1929 – 15 April 2002) was an English comedian, actor and vocalist of popular songs. He is remembered for screen roles such as the corrupt policeman 'Parky' in the British gangster film The Long Good Friday (1980) and Clifford Duckworth in the soap opera Coronation Street.
Dave King. Actor: The Long Good Friday. Few British comedians were as successful in the 1950s and early 60s as Dave King. A hit recording singer, he was one of the few British comics to top the bill at the London Palladium as well as having top rating TV shows in both Britain and America.
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- Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
Dave King. Actor: The Long Good Friday. Few British comedians were as successful in the 1950s and early 60s as Dave King. A hit recording singer, he was one of the few British comics to top the bill at the London Palladium as well as having top rating TV shows in both Britain and America.
- June 23, 1929
- April 15, 2002
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Apr 17, 2002 · Dave King, one of the most popular UK television performers of the 1950s and early 60s, has died at the age of 72 after a short illness. King appeared in the classic gangster film The Long Good...
David King, comedian, actor and singer: born Twickenham, Middlesex 23 June 1929; married (two daughters); died 15 April 2002. Dave King was a fine example of a show-business personality who...
Comedian, actor and singer Dave King was born in Twickenham, Middlesex in June 1929. After completing his National Service in the RAF he found success as a stand-up comic, often performing a solo spot on variety bills.
