Britain's favourite comedians
Victoria Wood, Rowan Atkinson and Russell Brand are some of the comics and charmers celebrated by the National Portrait Gallery.
Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers in The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
John Laurie (1897-1980) - Find A Grave Memorial
Actor. He was a Scottish actor most recognized for his role as Private James Frazer on the British TV sitcom, Dad's Army (1968 to 1977). For feature films, he appeared in many movies such as The 39 Steps (1935), Hamlet (1948), Treasure Island (1950), Kid Napped (1960) and The Prisoner of Zenda (1979). In addition, he...
Eric Sykes
Scriptwriter and actor. Born in Oldham, Lancashire. As a writer, he worked with Spike Milligan on the early scripts for the Goon Shows. He wrote for many of the major comedians of the day, including Tony Hancock, Tommy Cooper and Peter Sellers. On television his series 'Sykes and a ....', in which he and Hattie Jaques starred, was one of the most popular programmes of the time. On stage he famously appeared with Jimmy Edwards in the farce 'Big Bad Mouse', in which no performance was ever the…
Showbiz Greats Turn Out To Pay Their Respects To Ronnie Corbett
A memorial service was held on Monday (18 April) for the beloved entertainer.
Frankie Howerd Comedy Legend POSTER
Find great deals for Frankie Howerd Comedy Legend POSTER. Shop with confidence on eBay!
Roy Kinnear - IMDb
Roy Kinnear, Actor: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. After his schooling in Edinburgh, the British character actor Roy Kinnear attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Following national service, Kinnear appeared on stage, radio, and television in Scotland before becoming a household name in Britain in the early 1960s as one of the original members of the television series That Was the ...
These Humorous Vintage Photos That You Can Only Find in Dogs
It's all about the dogs! These humorous vintage photos may make you laugh.
Rik Mayall dead: Late comedian’s life in quotes, via Lord Flashheart
'I don't have moments of weakness. I'm Rik Mayall'