Comedian. Born in Fulham. In the 1950/60s he was one of the most popular TV performers, but is now virtually forgotten. His television show ran from 1956 - 1966. He appeared in the film 'Strange Bedfellows' with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida and was also popular in the U.S.A. where he was a guest on the Ed Sullivan Show.
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