Oh, Mr. Porter!
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William Thomson Hay FRAS (6 December 1888 – 18 April 1949) was an English comedian who wrote and acted in a schoolmaster sketch that later transferred to the screen, where he also played other authority figures with comic failings.
Will Hay (1888-1949) was a versatile entertainer who starred in many films and radio shows, especially as a schoolmaster. He also discovered a spot on Saturn in 1933 and was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
- Actor, Writer, Director
- December 6, 1888
- Will Hay
- April 18, 1949
Will Hay was a versatile entertainer, character comedian, astronomer and air pilot. He discovered the spot on Saturn in 1933 and was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He starred in several films with Gainsborough Pictures and wrote his own scripts. He died in 1949 after a stroke.
- December 6, 1888
- April 18, 1949
May 25, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Will Hay, the bumbling actor, writer, astronomer and linguist who starred in many classic British films and wrote a best-selling astronomy book. From his early days as an apprentice engineer to his rise to fame in the music hall and film industry, discover how he became one of the UK's Top Ten film performers and a celebrated astronomer.
Will Hay was an English comedian famous for his blundering schoolmaster character. But, off-screen, he hid many out-of-this-world talents (and a seriously strange personality). 1. He Was A Mystery. Will Hay was one of Britain’s most influential comedians.
