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English comedian and actor (1916–1984) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Frederick Godfrey (20 June 1916 – 24 June 1984) was an English comedian and actor who mostly played working-class Cockney characters.
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Born | Thomas Frederick Godfrey 20 June 1916 Lambeth, London, England |
Died | 24 June 1984 68) London, England | (aged
Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor |
Years active | 1949–1984 |
He was born in London, and started his career as a tap dancer in variety shows, as part of the act Godfrey, Randall and Deane. He then worked as a solo comedian, and often as a principal boy in pantomimes.[1]
His television credits included Love Thy Neighbour, The Saint, Special Branch, The Persuaders, Mind Your Language, The Avengers, Bless This House, Till Death Us Do Part, Z-Cars, Softly, Softly, The Goodies, Steptoe and Son, Crown Court and On the Buses
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