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Charles Edward Springall (19 June 1925 – 23 December 2006), known professionally as Charlie Drake, was an English comedian, actor, writer and singer. With his small stature (5 ft 1 in or 155 cm tall), curly red hair and liking for slapstick , he was a popular comedian with children in his early years, becoming nationally known for ...
Nov 13, 2018 · Peak at: #21, #14 (UK chart) My Boomerang Won't Come Back (Diamond-Drake) by Charlie Drake, accompaniment directed by Johnny Spence Nearly a minute shorter than the UK release version and...
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Dec 24, 2006 · Charlie Drake was a popular British comedian and actor who starred in TV shows, films and theatre. He was known for his slapstick routines, catchphrase "Hallo, my darlings" and his financial troubles.
Charlie Drake (1925-2006) was a British slapstick comedian who starred in TV shows and films such as The Cracksman and Sinderella Live. He also wrote and performed songs like My Boomerang Won't Come Back and St. Bernard's.
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Charlie Drake was a British actor and writer, known for his slapstick comedy roles in the 1960s. He was born in 1925, married twice, and died in 2006.
- June 19, 1925
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Nov 27, 2019 · Charlie Drake was a popular and influential comedian in the fifties and sixties, but his career and reputation were marred by his arrogance, self-promotion and accidents. Learn about his life, his shows, his catchphrases and his legacy in this comprehensive article.
Charlie Drake was a popular British comedian and actor who starred in several TV series and films. He was known for his slapstick humour, his diminutive stature and his roles in The Worker and Bleak House.
