Arthur Askey

1900–1982 | British actor

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’