Max Miller
Music hall comedian, actor (1894-1963) · United Kingdom · On the map · Comedians · Died at 68
Thomas Henry Sargent, known professionally by his stage name Max Miller and billed as The Cheeky Chappie, was an English comedian often considered the greatest stand-up of his generation. He came from humble beginnings and left school aged 12. At the outbreak of the First World War, he volunteered for the army.
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Roy William Neill Directed Thank Evans (1938)
William Beaudine Directed Educated Evans and Get Off My Foot- John Dighton Wrote Everything Happens to Me and Thank Evans
- Victor Saville Directed Friday the Thirteenth (1933)
Frank Launder Wrote Educated Evans and Get Off My Foot
Alexander Korda Produced Things Are Looking Up (1935)
Michael Balcon Produced Friday the Thirteenth (1933)
Jessie Matthews Also in Friday the Thirteenth (1933)
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During his time in the forces, he started a troupe concert party. On leaving the army, he took up work as a light comedian, dancer and singer. He toured extensively, appearing in variety and revues, and by the early 1930s reached the top of the bill in the large music halls, including the London Palladium.
