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Sir Harry Donald Secombe CBE (8 September 1921 – 11 April 2001) was a Welsh actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. Secombe was a member of the British radio comedy programme The Goon Show (1951–1960), playing many characters, most notably Neddie Seagoon.
Harry Secombe was one of Britain's best loved comic entertainers. Born in Swansea, South Wales he began singing as a child in local church choirs. His first job was as a clerk although he had considered a career in opera. During World War Two he served in the Army in North Africa and Italy.
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Apr 12, 2001 · Harry Secombe, a natural clown who brought deft acting, a seemingly uncontrollable falsetto giggle and a raspberry that sounded like a bulldozer hitting a whoopee cushion to his role as one of...
Apr 12, 2001 · The Goon Show star and singer passed away in 2001 from prostate cancer. He was a much-loved entertainer who also appeared in Oliver! and Songs of Praise.
One hundred years ago today, entertainer Sir Harry Secombe was welcomed into the world. Most famous for his roles in The Goon Show and as Mr Bumble in the musical Oliver, he was also a solo...
Sir Harold ‘Harry’ Secombe, KBE (1921-2001) There’s a famous story of how Goon Show history started for Harry Secombe. Somewhere in the North African desert during World War II, he was a soldier sitting in the back of an army truck when it was almost flattened by a piece of artillery.
The family of the late Welsh comedian, actor, singer and TV presenter Harry Secombe (1921-2001) have donated his archive to the National Library of Wales. The archive covers his life from childhood to old age and includes letters, photos, scripts, scrapbooks and more.
