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Frank Randle (born Arthur Hughes, also known as Arthur McEvoy or Arthur Twist; 30 January 1901 – 7 July 1957) was an English comedian. A contemporary of fellow Lancastrians George Formby and Gracie Fields, he was regarded as more subversive.
Frank Randle was born on 30 January 1901 in Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Somewhere in Civvies (1943), It's a Grand Life (1953) and Somewhere in England (1940).
- Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
- January 30, 1901
- Frank Randle
- July 7, 1957
Learn about Frank Randle, a controversial and influential British comic who specialized in portraying defiant decrepitude and breaking taboos. Discover his background, stage career, film roles and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Feb 24, 2009 · Frank Randle in one of his famouse stage characterisations - 'Grandpa'. See: http://www.hoydpublishing.co.uk for details of the Frank Randle Biography 'Wired to the Moon'. ---- The life,...
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Feb 16, 1994 · Frank Randle was a Wigan-born comedian who refused to tone down his Northern accent for London audiences. He became Britain's highest-paid comedian, but his career ended in tragedy with tax problems and ill health.
Aug 7, 2017 · As well as his major movies, Frank Randle made some shorts with Mancunian Films and "Bella's Birthday" was one of them.
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Frank Randle was a British actor and writer of low-brow slapstick routines. He was born in 1901, married in 1928, and died in 1957.
