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Francis Alick Howard OBE (6 March 1917 – 19 April 1992), better known by his stage-name Frankie Howerd, was an English actor and comedian. Early life [ edit ] Howerd was born the son of a soldier Francis Alfred William [2] (1887–1934) [3] and Edith Florence Howard [2] (née Morrison, 1888–1962), [2] [3] at the City Hospital in ...
Frankie Howerd was a British comedian, actor, and writer who starred in Up Pompeii, The Ladykillers, and The House in Nightmare Park. He suffered from stage fright, depression, and a nervous breakdown, but received the OBE in 1977 and wrote an autobiography.
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- York, England, UK
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Frankie performs his unique style of stand-up, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in front of a packed house and the Queen and Queen Mother for the annual Royal...
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Learn about the life and career of Frankie Howerd, a popular British comedian who suffered from stage fright and stammering. Find out his film, TV, and theatre credits, awards, trivia, and quotes.
- March 6, 1917
- April 19, 1992
An examination of the life and work of British comedy great Frankie Howerd using his own words and chat show appearances. The career highlights of Frankie Ho...
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Apr 1, 2008 · A comedy drama starring David Walliams as Frankie Howerd, the iconic British comedian who struggled with his sexuality and depression. Based on the book by his partner Dennis Heymer, the play explores Howerd's life and career with humour and poignancy.
Learn about the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of the great survivors of British comedy. From radio and TV shows to films and theatre, discover his distinctive style, humour and legacy.
