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Kenneth Charles Williams (22 February 1926 – 15 April 1988) was a British actor and comedian. He was best known for his comedy roles and in later life as a raconteur and diarist.
Kenneth Williams. Actor: Carry on Cleo. The acting bug bit Kenneth Williams when, as a student, his English teacher suggested he try out for a school play. He found that he enjoyed it tremendously, but when he raised the possibility at home of becoming an actor, his father forbade it.
The British comic actor Kenneth Williams was born in 1926 in a working class section of London, England, where he and his older sister Pat were raised by their parents Louisa and Charlie, who ran a hairdressing shop.
Mar 5, 2012 · An Interview with Kenneth Williams in 1974 with Russell Harty, where he was on his best form ever - a truly amazing and very funny performance.
Oct 16, 2010 · With his sharp jutting features, flaring nostrils and hysterical voice, Kenneth Williams was unmistakeable in life. But his death at 62 has been a mystery since the night it happened in the early hours of April 15, 1988.
Apr 9, 2022 · Friend and fellow wordsmith Gyles Brandreth showcases Kenneth's greatest hits, in this journey through the life of a British comedy genius.
Kenneth Williams was known for his quick wit, sharp tongue, and flamboyant personality, which made him a popular figure in British comedy during the mid-20th century.
Sit back and relax as everyone's favourite entertainer, Kenneth Williams, takes a witty and enthralling look at his career in front of a celebrity audience. R.I.P. Kenneth Williams (22nd...
From the boulevards of West End theatres to the nascent sphere of television, Kenneth Charles Williams (1926–1988) left an indelible mark on British entertainment. An eccentric actor, known for his idiosyncratic comedic style, Williams became a mainstay of British comedy, and his impact reverberates throughout the nation's cultural heritage.
Kenneth Williams was the stand-out comic actor of his generation. Beloved as the manic star of Carry On films and as a peerless raconteur on TV chat shows, he was also acclaimed for serious stage roles.
- Christopher Stevens
