Fred Emney
From Wikipedia Frederick Arthur Round "Fred" Emney (12 February 1900 – 25 December 1980) was an English character actor and comedian. Emney was born in Prescot, Lancashire, the son of Blanche (née Round) and Fred Emney, a music hall entertainer. His great-uncle was the actor Arthur Williams. Emney junior grew up in London and was educated at Cranleigh School. He made his film debut in 1935, having previously worked in music hall. He became a familiar figure to screen audiences, usually playing the "posh fat bloke", usually gruff and invariably wearing a monocle. During the 1950s, he had his own television show which featured sketches and deft piano pieces often composed by him. Some were released on record. He had a short spell as straight man to puppets Pinky and Perky. His sister Joan Emney was an actress who sometimes appeared with him in the same stage productions. Fred Emney died in Bognor Regis, Sussex on Christmas Day 1980.
Oliver!
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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
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The Fast Lady
as 1st GolferA Scottish civil servant must learn how to drive a Bentley to impress his girlfriend's tycoon...
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San Ferry Ann
as GourmetA motley crew of British characters ride The San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they...
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Adventures of a Private Eye
as Sir BasilWhile a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it...
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A Home of Your Own
as The MayorA Home of Your Own is a 1964 British comedy film which is a brick-by-brick account of the...
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The Sandwich Man
as Sir Arthur MoleskinA man with a sandwich-board (advert) wanders around London meeting many strange characters.
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I've Gotta Horse
as Lord BentleyA fast-moving comedy with Billy Fury, who plays himself in the film. The story reveals his great...
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Father Came Too!
as Sir Francis DrakeWhen Dexter Munro and his new wife Juliet get married, they decide to escape Juliet's meddling...
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Let the People Sing
as Sir George Denberry-BaxterAn out-of-work comedian persuades a drunken nobleman to join a protest against the closing of a...
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Luck of the Navy
as CookWith Britain on the brink of war, an enemy spy plans to steal secret documents and lay the blame...
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Fun at St. Fanny's
as Dr. Septimus JankersGormless 25 year-old Cardew, wealthy beneficiary of the Robinson Will, should have left St....
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Jane Steps Out
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Doctor in Trouble
as FatherDr. Burke is in love with Ophelia but doesn't have time to propose to her as she leaves for a...
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Under the Table You Must Go
as SelfA trip around the clubs, pubs and discotheques in London, England.
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Yes, Madam?
as Sir Charles Drake-DrakeThe hilarious tale of two cousins who must complete a period in domestic service in order to...
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The Lilac Domino
as Baron Ladislas de GondaIn this musical, an enigmatic masked woman catches the roving eye of a wily playboy gambler at a...
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Come Out of the Pantry
as Marquis of AxminsterA Duke's son plays the part of a footman and shows himself amusing in the pantry.
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Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
as uncreditedNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Width is a British television sitcom first broadcast in 1967 as...
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