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Arthur Askey

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jun 06 1900
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Death: Tue, Nov 16 1982
Arthur Askey is 82 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Funny Up North
Funny Up North
Arthur Askey would have been no older than 82 in Funny Up North as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 2011
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Arthur Askey would have been no older than 82 in Hitler: The Comedy Years as 'Arthur (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of Desert Island Discs
Desert Island Discs
Arthur Askey was 81 in Desert Island Discs as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1982
Poster of Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Arthur Askey was 77 in Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse as 'Mr. Arkwright'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of To See Such Fun
To See Such Fun
Arthur Askey was 77 in To See Such Fun
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1977
Poster of The Birth of Television
The Birth of Television
Arthur Askey was 76 in The Birth of Television as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1976
Poster of Vive Torbay
Vive Torbay
Arthur Askey was 68 in Vive Torbay as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1968
Poster of Friends and Neighbours
Friends and Neighbours
Arthur Askey was 58 in Friends and Neighbours as 'Albert Grimshaw'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1959
Poster of Make Mine a Million
Make Mine a Million
Arthur Askey was 58 in Make Mine a Million as 'Arthur Ashton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Lancashire Coast
Lancashire Coast
Arthur Askey was 57 in Lancashire Coast
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1957
Poster of Ramsbottom Rides Again
Ramsbottom Rides Again
Arthur Askey was 55 in Ramsbottom Rides Again as 'Bill Ramsbottom'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1956
Poster of The Love Match
The Love Match
Arthur Askey was 54 in The Love Match as 'Bill Brown'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1955
Poster of Bees in Paradise
Bees in Paradise
Arthur Askey was 43 in Bees in Paradise as 'Arthur Tucker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1944
Poster of Miss London Ltd.
Miss London Ltd.
Arthur Askey was 43 in Miss London Ltd. as 'Arthur Bowman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1943
Poster of King Arthur Was a Gentleman
King Arthur Was a Gentleman
Arthur Askey was 42 in King Arthur Was a Gentleman as 'Arthur King'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1942
Poster of Back-Room Boy
Back-Room Boy
Arthur Askey was 41 in Back-Room Boy as 'Arthur Pilbeam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1942
Poster of The Nose Has It!
The Nose Has It!
Arthur Askey was 41 in The Nose Has It! as '(Self)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 08 1942
Poster of I Thank You
I Thank You
Arthur Askey was 41 in I Thank You as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 1941
Poster of The Ghost Train
The Ghost Train
Arthur Askey was 40 in The Ghost Train as 'Tommy Gander'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1941
Poster of Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Arthur Askey was 40 in Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt as 'Arthur Linden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of Band Waggon
Band Waggon
Arthur Askey was 39 in Band Waggon as 'Arthur Askey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1940
Poster of Calling All Stars
Calling All Stars
Arthur Askey was 36 in Calling All Stars as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1937

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Legends
Legends
Arthur Askey would have been no older than 82 in Legends as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Rising Stars
Rising Stars
Arthur Askey was 79+ in Rising Stars as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1979
Poster of Tell Me Another
Tell Me Another
Arthur Askey was 75+ in Tell Me Another as 'Guest, Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 18 1976
Poster of Raise Your Glasses
Raise Your Glasses
Arthur Askey was 62+ in Raise Your Glasses
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1962
Poster of The Arthur Askey Show
The Arthur Askey Show
Arthur Askey was 60+ in The Arthur Askey Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 11 1961
Poster of Arthur's Treasured Volumes
Arthur's Treasured Volumes
Arthur Askey was 59+ in Arthur's Treasured Volumes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 02 1960
Poster of The Sooty Show
The Sooty Show
Arthur Askey was 54+ in The Sooty Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1955