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The show starred Hancock as "Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock", living in the shabby "23 Railway Cuttings" in East Cheam. Most episodes portrayed his everyday life as a struggling comedian with aspirations toward straight acting.
Today we're remembering Tony Hancock, 50 years on from his death. In this clip Tony is looking for some stage roles in order to bolster his chances of being recognised with an Honour. It shows...
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- British Comedy Guide
IMDb provides an overview of Tony Hancock's life and career, from his birth in Birmingham to his death in Australia. Learn about his roles in radio, TV, film, theatre, and his BAFTA nomination, trivia, quotes, and more.
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- Hall Green, Birmingham, England, UK
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Jan 14, 2023 · ‘Tears of a clown’: The complicated life and genius of Tony Hancock. He brought great joy to many across the world but always struggled with himself. Then in 1968 he took his own life at just...
Learn about the life and career of Tony Hancock, a British comedian and actor who starred in radio and TV shows such as "Hancock's Half Hour". Find out his birth and death dates, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- May 12, 1924
- June 25, 1968
Listen to 79 episodes of Hancock's Half Hour, starring Tony Hancock as the bumbling and pompous Lad. Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the series ran from 1954 to 1959.
Jun 27, 2018 · Tony Hancock was the most beloved comic voice of the post-war years, creating a sitcom format that influenced Alan Partridge and David Brent. He destroyed himself with drink, jealousy and paranoia, taking his own life in 1968 at 44.
