Born: 29 October 1940, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England.
Angela Douglas is an actress renowned for her vibrant presence in British cinema and television. Her early life in the quaint town of Gerrards Cross laid the foundation for a career that would see her grace both the stage and screen with her talent.
Angela Douglas’s passion for acting blossomed … Read the rest
Born: 22 February 1926, King’s Cross, London, England.
Kenneth Williams was raised in a working-class environment. His father, Charles, ran a barber shop, while his mother, Louisa, assisted in the business. Despite his father’s aversion to the theatre, Kenneth nurtured a fascination with performance from an early age. During World War II, he served with the Royal … Read the rest
Born: February 7, 1922, Sandgate, Kent, England.
Hattie Jacques was an English comedy actress who starred in stage, radio and screen productions. She is best known for her roles in the Carry On films and her long partnership with Eric Sykes on television.
Hattie Jacques father was a flying officer in the Royal Air Force who died in … Read the rest
Born: 20 April 1924, Tottenham, Middlesex, England.
Leslie Phillips was an English actor who achieved fame in the 1950s with his smooth, upper-class comic roles and his catchphrases “Ding dong” and “Hello”. He appeared in the Carry On and Doctor in the House film series, as well as the long-running BBC radio comedy series The Navy Lark. … Read the rest
Born: 21 November 1941, London, England.
Juliet Mills hails from an esteemed family of actors, her parents being Sir John Mills and Lady Mary Hayley Bell.
Mills received her education at various prestigious institutions, including Elmhurst Ballet School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). These formative years laid the foundation for her future success.
In 1963, … Read the rest
Born: 8 May 1913, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sid James, born Solomon Joel Cohen, was a beloved British actor known for his charismatic screen presence and comedic talent. With a career spanning several decades, he became an iconic figure in the world of comedy.
James began his acting journey in South Africa before moving to England in the late … Read the rest
