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George Frederick Joffre Hartree (30 November 1914 – 27 October 1988), known as Charles Hawtrey, was an English actor, comedian, singer, pianist and theatre director. He began at an early age as a boy soprano, in which role he made several records , before moving on to radio.
Apr 14, 2010 · ON the front wall of 117 Middle Street, an 18th-century smuggler’s cottage close to the seafront at Deal in Kent, is a blue plaque commemorating a household name.
Charles Hawtrey. Actor: Carry on Don't Lose Your Head. Coming from a theatrical family (although not related to the famous Edwardian actor Sir Charles Hawtrey, he did "borrow" his last name), Charles Hawtrey made his stage debut at age 11 after having spent several years in a prestigious acting school.
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- Hounslow, Middlesex, England, UK
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- Walmer, Kent, England, UK
Charles Hawtrey may refer to: Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1858) (1858–1923), British stage (and early silent film) actor, producer and theatre manager. Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914) (1914–1988), British film and television actor, born George Hartree, best known for the Carry On films.
Learn about the life and career of Charles Hawtrey, a British actor who starred in the "Carry On" comedies and other films. Find out his birth name, nickname, trademarks, trivia, quotes and more.
- November 30, 1914
- October 27, 1988
Charles Hawtrey, the skinny one with the granny glasses, was everybody's favourite in the Carry Ons - but who exactly was he? Up to now the man has remained a mystery. Examining Hawtrey's origins as a child star and performer in revue and the Will Hay films, this wonderful little book looks at his career in radio and television, and then to the ...
- Roger Lewis
Charles Hawtrey. Charles Hawtrey (1914 - 1988) "Oh, Hello!" It's possibly the simplest catchphrase ever, but whenever Charles Hawtrey popped up in the Carry On films he made it his own. He was born in Middlesex, the son of an engineer, and christened George Hartree.
