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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).
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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
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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.
From the 1920s until shortly before his death in 1982, Arthur Askey remained one of Britain's best loved entertainers. Big Hearted Arthur they called him! Here he is in full flood before an ...
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Arthur Askey was a comedian and actor, and a very early television performer, appearing on the BBC during the 1930s. Born in Liverpool, he became a much-loved comic across records, television, stage, radio and film, where he enjoyed a string of his own starring vehicles.
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 characters he portrayed, his improvisation...
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