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Frankie Howerd - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 06, 1917 |
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| Died | April 19, 1992 (age 75) |
| Birthplace | York, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Frankie Howerd's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Comedy performances, particularly in the British television series 'Up Pompeii!', and his unique comedic delivery. |
Intro
Frankie Howerd was a renowned English comedian and actor, famous for his distinctive comedic style, double entendres, and appearances in British stage, radio, film, and television comedy from the 1940s through the 1990s.
Early Life & Background
Frankie Howerd was born Francis Alick Howard on March 6, 1917, in York, England. He was raised in London and showed an early interest in performing. After leaving school, he joined a touring theater troupe and later served in the British Army during World War II, where he first began performing for troops.
Career Highlights
- Starred in the popular TV show 'Up Pompeii!' (1970-1975) [1][2]
- Regular performer in stage revues and pantomimes throughout the UK.
- Appeared in films such as 'Carry On Doctor' (1967) and 'The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery' (1966) [1][3]
- Had his own radio shows including 'The Frankie Howerd Show' [1][2]
- Made memorable appearances on 'That Was the Week That Was', 'Hancock's Half Hour', and other classic British comedies.
Trivia
- He was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1977 for his services to entertainment [1][2]
- Howerd struggled with his sexuality and was not openly gay during most of his life due to societal attitudes, only coming out publicly towards the end of his career.
- He was famous for catchphrases such as 'Titter ye not!' and 'Oh, please yourselves!'
- Despite his public persona, Howerd was known to be shy and suffered from stage fright and depression.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Frankie Howerd born?
Frankie Howerd was born the 6 March 1917.
Where is Frankie Howerd from?
York, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About March 6th, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 6, 1917, the British merchant ship Caldergrove was sunk by a German U-boat in the Atlantic Ocean. The attack resulted in the loss of the ship and its cargo.
- Day of the week: March 6th, 1917 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile by Victor Military Band
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
Check the link for more news and curiosities on March 6th, 1917.