Arthur Askey
Arthur Bowden Askey, CBE (6 June 1900 – 16 November 1982) was an English comedian and actor. Askey's humour owed much to the playfulness of the characters he portrayed, his improvisation, and his use of catchphrases, which included "Hello playmates!", "I thank you" (pronounced "Ay-Thang-Yaw"), and "Before your very eyes". He was short (5' 2", 1.58 m), with a breezy, smiling personality, and wore distinctive horn-rimmed glasses.
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| Full name at birth | Arthur Bowden Askey
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| Claim to fame | Known as Big-hearted Arthur and Catchphrases : "Hello Playmates!", "Ay-Thang-Yaw" and "Before Your Very Eyes
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| Date of birth | 6 June 1900
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| Place of birth | Dingle, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. UK
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| Date of death | 16 November 1982
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| Age | 82 (age at death)
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| Place of death | London, England, UK
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| Cause of death | Gangrene
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| Occupation | Actor/Comedian/Broadcaster
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| Height | 5' 2" (157 cm)
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| High school | Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, Liverpool, Lancashirw, England, UK
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- Daughter Anthea Askey.
- The TV rights to all of Arthur Askey's films have been bought by pop producer fan Pete Waterman.
- Awarded the CBE (Companion of the Order of the British Empire)
- British Comedian
Arthur Askey is known for his role in the TV series SAS Rogue Heroes (2022) as performer - 2 episodes.
He is also known for his role in the TV series documentary The Talent Show Story (2012) as Self.
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