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Arthur Askey

Arthur Askey

Actor Jun 6 (died age 82) Liverpool, England, UK 1937–2011 (74 year career)
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Biography

Arthur Askey was a diminutive British comedian, born in 1900. He began his professional career as a music hall performer in 1924, but it wasn't until 1938's Band Wagon (which lasted a full five seasons), that he became a household name in England. His film debut was in the 1937 British feature Calling All Stars, but then, in 1939, Band Wagon swooped in again and made him a film star with a film following on from when Arthur and co-star Richard "Stinker" Murdoch were evicted from th…

Known For

The Ghost Train
Film

The Ghost Train

Tommy Gander
Back-Room Boy
Film

Back-Room Boy

Arthur Pilbeam
I Thank You
Film

I Thank You

Arthur
Make Mine a Million
Film

Make Mine a Million

Arthur Ashton
Bees in Paradise
Film

Bees in Paradise

Arthur Tucker
The Love Match
Film

The Love Match

Bill Brown
Miss London Ltd.
Film

Miss London Ltd.

Arthur Bowman
Band Waggon
Film

Band Waggon

Arthur Askey

Filmography