Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
1965
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The show starred Hancock as "Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock", living in the shabby "23 Railway Cuttings" in East Cheam. Most episodes portrayed his everyday life as a struggling comedian with aspirations toward straight acting.
Jul 31, 2020 · Learn how the legendary British comedian Tony Hancock ended his life in 1968 after a series of personal and professional troubles. Read about his career, his affairs, his divorce and his final words.
IMDb provides an overview of Tony Hancock's life and career, from his birth in Birmingham to his death in Australia. Learn about his roles in radio, TV, film, theatre, and his BAFTA nomination, trivia, quotes, and more.
- January 1, 1
- Hall Green, Birmingham, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- 1.70 m
Learn about the life and career of Tony Hancock, a British comedian and actor who starred in radio and TV shows such as "Hancock's Half Hour". Find out his birth and death dates, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- May 12, 1924
- June 25, 1968
Jun 25, 2018 · Watch a classic episode of Hancock's Half Hour, a British comedy show starring Tony Hancock as a pompous and incompetent actor. In this clip, he tries to impress a theatrical agent with his stage roles and breaks character several times.
- 2 min
- 16.2K
- British Comedy Guide
Listen to 79 episodes of Hancock's Half Hour, starring Tony Hancock as the bumbling and pompous Lad, and his friends Sid and Bill. The series features hilarious stories of the Lad's misadventures, from parties and holidays to smuggling and poetry.
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Jun 27, 2018 · Tony Hancock was the most beloved comic voice of the post-war years, creating a sitcom format that influenced Alan Partridge and David Brent. He destroyed himself with drink, jealousy and paranoia, taking his own life in 1968 at 44.
