John Inman
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For the golfer, see John Inman (golfer).
Frederick John Inman (28 June 1935 – 8 March 2007) was an English actor and singer best known for his role as Mr. Humphries in Are You Being Served?, a British sitcom between 1972 and 1985, and the spin-off series Grace and Favour. He was the only actor from those series to reprise the role when an Australian version was launched.
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Born | Frederick John Inman (1935-06-28)28 June 1935 Preston, Lancashire, England |
Died | 8 March 2007(2007-03-08) (aged 71) Paddington, London, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | Claridge House |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1948–2004 |
Television | Odd Man Out Are You Being Served? Take a Letter, Mr. Jones Grace & Favour |
Partner | Ron Lynch (1972–2007) |
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In 1976, Inman was named both BBC TV Personality of the Year and TV Times readers' Funniest Man on Television.[1] He was also a well-known character actor in the United Kingdom as a pantomime dame.