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Leslie Henson

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English actor, producer and comedian (1891-1957)

United KingdomComediansLived 1891 to 1957 · aged 66
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Leslie Lincoln Henson was an English comedian, actor, singer, producer for films and theatre, and film director. He initially worked in silent films and Edwardian musical comedy and became a popular music hall comedian who enjoyed a long stage career.

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Henson, c. 1920Henson, c. 1920Henson and Stanley Holloway on stage in Fine and DandyHenson and Stanley Holloway on stage in Fine and Dandy

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Leslie Lincoln Henson was an English comedian, actor, singer, producer for films and theatre, and film director. He initially worked in silent films and Edwardian musical comedy and became a popular music hall comedian who enjoyed a long stage career. He was famous for his bulging eyes, malleable face and raspy voice and helped to form the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) during the Second World War.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Comedians
Type
Comedian
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1957 · aged 66
Written about in
6 languages

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