Portrait of Arthur Askey

Arthur Askey

Bio: Arthur Askey was a diminutive British comedian, born in 1900. He began his professional career as a music hall performer in 1924, but it wasn't until 1938's Band Wagon (which lasted a full five seasons), that he became a household name in England
Born: Wed, Jun 06 1900
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Death: Tue, Nov 16 1982
Arthur Askey is 82 years old
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Poster of Funny Up North
Funny Up North
Arthur Askey would have been no older than
82 in Funny Up North
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jul 23 2011
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Arthur Askey would have been no older than
82 in Hitler: The Comedy Years
as 'Arthur (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of Desert Island Discs
Desert Island Discs
Arthur Askey was
81 in Desert Island Discs
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 23 1982
Poster of Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Arthur Askey was
77 in Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
as 'Mr. Arkwright'.
Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of To See Such Fun
To See Such Fun
Arthur Askey was
77 in To See Such Fun
Tue, Nov 01 1977
Poster of The Birth of Television
The Birth of Television
Arthur Askey was
76 in The Birth of Television
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Mon, Nov 01 1976
Poster of Vive Torbay
Vive Torbay
Arthur Askey was
68 in Vive Torbay
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 22 1968
Poster of Friends and Neighbours
Friends and Neighbours
Arthur Askey was
58 in Friends and Neighbours
as 'Albert Grimshaw'.
Sun, Jan 11 1959
Poster of Make Mine a Million
Make Mine a Million
Arthur Askey was
58 in Make Mine a Million
as 'Arthur Ashton'.
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Lancashire Coast
Lancashire Coast
Arthur Askey was
57 in Lancashire Coast
Thu, Aug 01 1957
Poster of Ramsbottom Rides Again
Ramsbottom Rides Again
Arthur Askey was
55 in Ramsbottom Rides Again
as 'Bill Ramsbottom'.
Mon, Apr 30 1956
Poster of The Love Match
The Love Match
Arthur Askey was
54 in The Love Match
as 'Bill Brown'.
Tue, Feb 01 1955
Poster of Bees in Paradise
Bees in Paradise
Arthur Askey was
43 in Bees in Paradise
as 'Arthur Tucker'.
Mon, Mar 20 1944
Poster of Miss London Ltd.
Miss London Ltd.
Arthur Askey was
43 in Miss London Ltd.
as 'Arthur Bowman'.
Mon, Jun 14 1943
Poster of King Arthur Was a Gentleman
King Arthur Was a Gentleman
Arthur Askey was
42 in King Arthur Was a Gentleman
as 'Arthur King'.
Mon, Dec 28 1942
Poster of Back-Room Boy
Back-Room Boy
Arthur Askey was
41 in Back-Room Boy
as 'Arthur Pilbeam'.
Wed, Apr 15 1942
Poster of I Thank You
I Thank You
Arthur Askey was
41 in I Thank You
as 'Arthur'.
Mon, Oct 20 1941
Poster of The Ghost Train
The Ghost Train
Arthur Askey was
40 in The Ghost Train
as 'Tommy Gander'.
Mon, May 05 1941
Poster of Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
Arthur Askey was
40 in Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt
as 'Arthur Linden'.
Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of Band Waggon
Band Waggon
Arthur Askey was
39 in Band Waggon
as 'Arthur Askey'.
Sat, Mar 23 1940
Poster of Calling All Stars
Calling All Stars
Arthur Askey was
36 in Calling All Stars
as 'Waiter'.
Mon, Mar 01 1937

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Legends
Legends
Arthur Askey would have been no older than
82 in Legends
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Rising Stars
Rising Stars
Arthur Askey was
79+ in Rising Stars
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1979
Poster of Tell Me Another
Tell Me Another
Arthur Askey was
75+ in Tell Me Another
as 'Guest, Himself'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 18 1976
Poster of Raise Your Glasses
Raise Your Glasses
Arthur Askey was
62+ in Raise Your Glasses
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1962
Poster of The Arthur Askey Show
The Arthur Askey Show
Arthur Askey was
60+ in The Arthur Askey Show
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 11 1961
Poster of Arthur's Treasured Volumes
Arthur's Treasured Volumes
Arthur Askey was
59+ in Arthur's Treasured Volumes
First Air Date
Mon, May 02 1960
Poster of The Sooty Show
The Sooty Show
Arthur Askey was
54+ in The Sooty Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 1955