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William Henry Kerr (10 June 1922 – 28 August 2014) was a British and Australian actor, comedian, and vaudevillian. Born in South Africa, he started his career as a child actor in Australia, before emigrating to Britain after the Second World War , where he developed a career as a performer in comedy, especially gaining notice in the radio ...
Aug 29, 2014 · Bill Kerr was a versatile performer who worked in radio, film and TV, and was known for his roles in Hancock's Half Hour, Gallipoli and Doctor Who. He died in Perth in 2014, after a long career in comedy and drama.
Bill Kerr. Actor: Gallipoli. In the 1950s, Bill Kerr was one of Tony Hancock's regular sidekicks in the popular radio series 'Hancock's Half Hour'. In the first series he was smarter than Tony, but as the series progressed he became more and more stupid and childlike, regularly calling Tony 'Tubb'.
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Bill Kerr was a South African-born Australian actor and comedian, best known for his role as Tony Hancock's sidekick in the radio series 'Hancock's Half Hour'. He also appeared in the TV series 'Hancock's Half Hour' and the film 'Gallipoli'.
- June 10, 1922
- August 28, 2014
Aug 29, 2014 · Australian actor and comedian Bill Kerr has died aged 92. The South African-born performer grew up in New South Wales, Australia, but moved to Britain in the late Forties where he became star of...
Sep 3, 2014 · William Henry Kerr, actor and comedian: born Cape Town 10 June 1922; married three times (four children); died 28 August 2014.
Aug 28, 2014 · Bill Kerr (1922-2014) was a versatile actor who appeared in films, TV, radio and theatre. He was known for his roles in Hancock's Half Hour, Damn Yankees, Gallipoli and The Year of Living Dangerously.
