Harry Secombe
Welsh entertainer (1921–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Harry Donald Secombe CBE (8 September 1921 – 11 April 2001) was a Welsh actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. Secombe was a member of the British radio comedy programme The Goon Show (1951–1960), playing many characters, most notably Neddie Seagoon. An accomplished tenor, he also appeared in musicals and films – notably as Mr Bumble in Oliver! (1968) – and, in his later years, was a presenter of television shows incorporating hymns and other devotional songs.
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Born | Harry Donald Secombe (1921-09-08)8 September 1921 St. Thomas, Wales |
Died | 11 April 2001(2001-04-11) (aged 79) |
Resting place | Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England |
Education | Dynevor School, Swansea |
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Years active | 1946–2001 |
Television | The Goon Show (Radio) The Harry Secombe Show, Secombe and Friends, Highway Sunday Morning with Secombe |
Spouse |
Myra Atherton (m. 1948) |
Children | 4; including Andy |
Relatives | Fred Secombe (brother) |
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