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Douglas John Cardew Robinson (14 August 1917 – 28 December 1992) was a British comic whose career was rooted in the music hall and Gang Shows.
Cardew Robinson (1917-1992) was a British actor and writer, known for Carry on Up the Khyber, The Avengers and The Two Ronnies. He also co-wrote the song "The First Hello, the Last Goodbye" with Roger Whittaker and was the father of singer Leanne Robinson.
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- August 14, 1917
- Cardew Robinson
- December 27, 1992
Dec 29, 1992 · Cardew Robinson was a comedian who created the character of 'Cardew the Cad of the School', a schoolboy with a striped cap and a long scarf. He performed in variety, radio, films and TV, and was a member of the RAF Gang Shows.
Cardew Robinson was a British actor and writer, known for his roles in Carry on Up the Khyber, The Avengers and The Two Ronnies. He was born in 1917, married to Ellen Kay, and died in 1992.
- August 14, 1917
- December 27, 1992
Jan 16, 2024 · Cardew Robinson was a versatile comedian who started in music hall and Gang Shows, and became a familiar face on radio and TV. He played Cardew the Cad, a schoolboy character, in films, radio and comics, and appeared in Carry On Up the Khyber and Pirates.
Mar 22, 2022 · He was played ‘40s swing in his pram. When he was 12 (in 1981) he wrote to musichall comedian Florence Desmond who sent h...
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Learn about Cardew Robinson, the creator of 'Cardew the Cad of the School' and a versatile performer in film, TV and theatre. Find out his biography, filmography, awards and trivia on BFI Screenonline.
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