Benny Hill
Alfred Hawthorne "Benny" Hill (21 January 1924 – 20 April 1992) was an English comedian, actor and singer, notable for his long-running television programme The Benny Hill Show.[1][2]
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Born | Alfred Hawthorne Hill 21 January 1924 |
Died | 20 April 1992 | (aged 68)
Cause of death | Coronary thrombosis |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Actor, singer, comedian |
Years active | 1949–1992 |
Television | The Benny Hill Show |
Parent(s) | Alfred Hawthorn Hill Helen Florence Hill |
Benny Hill Media
- Benny Hill 1924-1992 Comedian lived here 1960-1986.jpg
Blue plaque commemorating Benny Hill, at his former residence in Kensington, London
Hill's grave at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton
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Wax figure of Hill at Madame Tussauds, London
References
- ↑ Craig Wolff (21 April 1992). "Benny Hill, 67, English Comedian And Creator of TV Show, Is Dead". New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1992/04/21/arts/benny-hill-67-english-comedian-and-creator-of-tv-show-is-dead.html.
- ↑ Template:Cite ODNB