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William George Burden (15 June 1914 – 3 June 1994) was an English actor and comedian, who specialised in playing "country bumpkin" roles. [1] [2] He made many appearances in the Theatre Royal panto in Bath, Somerset for Frank Maddox. [3]
Jun 9, 1994 · Billy Burden was a comedian who specialized in playing the country bumpkin with a Dorset accent. He appeared in many shows and pantomimes, and became a hit in the US with Grace and Favour.
Billy Burden was a British actor who appeared in comedy shows such as Are You Being Served? Again!, Hi-de-Hi! and George & Mildred. He was born in 1914 and died in 1994 in Dorset, England.
- June 15, 1914
- June 3, 1994
Billy Burden was born on 15 June 1914 in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Are You Being Served? Again! (1992), Hi-de-Hi! (1980) and George & Mildred (1976). He died on 3 June 1994 in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, UK.
- Actor
- June 15, 1914
- Billy Burden
- June 3, 1994
Watch an extract from a documentary about Billy Burden, a comedian who performed as a local yokel with a Dorset accent. Learn about his career in theatre, television and film, and his signature line "Oi shall 'ave to go now".
Meet the Grumbleweeds - Graham, Maurice and Robin - and this week's 'Someone': Billy Burden. Written by MIKE CRAIG RON MCDONNELL, EDDIE BRABEN. JOHN BROWN an...
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Jun 2, 2022 · Born in Wimborne in June 1914, comedian and actor, William ‘Billy’ George Burden cornered the market in playing country bumpkins. His yokel character provided him with steady work appearing in pantomimes, summer variety shows and on the radio and television.
