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Arthur Leslie Norman English (9 May 1919 – 16 April 1995) was an English television, film and stage actor and comedian from the music hall tradition.
Arthur English (1919-1995) was a variety comedian and actor known for his cockney 'spiv' character and catchphrases. He starred in Are You Being Served?, Everyday Maths, In Sickness and in Health and other TV shows and films.
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Arthur English. Actor: Are You Being Served?. One of Britain's great variety comedians Arthur English was known as 'The Prince of the Wide Boys', a cockney 'spiv' character outrageously dressed on stage and wearing a huge kipper tie.
- May 9, 1919
- April 16, 1995
Arthur English was a comedian and actor who became famous for his spiv act and catchphrases. He appeared in radio, theatre and TV shows such as Bandbox, Open the Cage, Till Death Do Us Part and Are You Being Served?
Mar 22, 2023 · Arthur English. A humble man, as kind in spirit as he was funny on stage. Arthur English biography by Brian Slade. The late James Beck was known as the ultimate spiv character after his time in Dad’s Army as Private Walker, the man who knew how to get everything for the right price and a level of discretion.
Arthur English was a British television, film and stage comedian from the music hall tradition. This is a fascinating short documentary that gives an insight into his humble but...
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Apr 16, 1995 · Arthur English was an English actor and comedian who appeared in many TV shows and films, such as Are You Being Served? and The Boys in Blue. Learn more about his biography, filmography and awards on TMDB.
