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Hugh Paddick

Comedy actor (1915-2000) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 85

Hugh William Paddick was an English actor. He starred in the 1960s BBC radio show Round the Horne, performing in sketches such as "Charles and Fiona" and "Julian and Sandy". He and Kenneth Williams were largely responsible for introducing the underground language Polari to the British public.

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2000Died9 November 20001996Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth WilliamsFilm, (Archive footage)1990Jackson Pace: The Great YearsSeries, Lord Taggon1983BlackadderSeries, Keanrick1982WoganSeries1979The Cannon & Ball ShowSeries, The Interior Designer1972Pardon My GenieSeriesThat's Your FuneralFilm, 1972Window DresserUp the Chastity BeltFilm, 1972Robin Hood1971Up PompeiiFilm, Priest1969Up Pompeii!Series, Bingo Caller1968The Killing of Sister GeorgeFilm, Freddie1965Round the HorneSeries, JulianSan Ferry AnnFilm, 1965French Commercial TravellerThe End of Arthur's MarriageFilm, 1965House Agent1964We Shall SeeFilm, Connell1961Winning WidowsSeries1960The Strange World of Gurney SladeSeries, FairySchool for ScoundrelsFilm, 1960Pickthorn1957Cooper (or Life With Tommy)Series1915Born22 August 1915

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2000 · aged 85