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Kenneth Charles Williams (22 February 1926 – 15 April 1988) was a British actor and comedian. He was best known for his comedy roles and in later life as a raconteur and diarist.
The British comic actor Kenneth Williams was born in 1926 in a working class section of London, England, where he and his older sister Pat were raised by their parents Louisa and Charlie, who ran a hairdressing shop.
- February 22, 1926
- April 15, 1988
Mar 5, 2012 · An Interview with Kenneth Williams in 1974 with Russell Harty, where he was on his best form ever - a truly amazing and very funny performance.
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Kenneth Williams. Actor: Carry on Cleo. The acting bug bit Kenneth Williams when, as a student, his English teacher suggested he try out for a school play. He found that he enjoyed it tremendously, but when he raised the possibility at home of becoming an actor, his father forbade it.
- January 1, 1
- King's Cross, London, England, UK
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- Bloomsbury, London, England, UK
Williams was an exceptional actor, comedian, panel show guest and raconteur who was a ubiquitous presence on British radio and television for four decades. The idea that he killed himself took root immediately after his death from a drug overdose.
The late, great Kenneth Williams was the lynchpin of the Carry On series, appearing in 26 films – more than any other actor. And according to Jacki Piper, he loved his position as...
Apr 9, 2022 · Friend and fellow wordsmith Gyles Brandreth showcases Kenneth's greatest hits, in this journey through the life of a British comedy genius.
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