Arthur Askey

British actor, writer (1900–1982) | Back-Room Boy (1942), The Ghost Train (1941), Miss London Ltd. (1943)

Diminutive (5ft 2ins) British comedian with music-hall and concert hall experience

Mini Biography

Born in Liverpool, Arthur Askey gained fame as ‘Big-Hearted Arthur’ in the 1930s radio series, Banned Waggon, the first weekly comedy series, which was the basis of his first feature film. His catchphrases included ‘Hello playmates’ and ‘Before your very eyes’.

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• 4^th August, 2018

Arthur Askey

Arthur Askey, British actor and comedian

Personal Details

Born

Died

• Born

  Arthur Askey was born in Liverpool, Merseyside on 6^th June, 1900.

• Died

  Arthur Askey died in London on 16^th November, 1982, aged 82.