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A double act (also known as a comedy duo) is a form of comedy originating in the British music hall tradition, [1] and American vaudeville, in which two comedians perform together as a single act, often highlighting differences in their characters' personalities.
Flanagan and Allen were a British singing and comedy double act most active during the 1930s and 1940s. Its members were Bud Flanagan (1896 – 1968, born Chaim Weintrop) and Chesney Allen (1894–1982). [1]
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Later his act featured Allen as a clumsy juggler and once his wife joined, she would act as the "straight man" to his bad juggling routine. Later, the couple would gain prominence on the radio. [19] Lester Allen: November 17, 1891 November 6, 1949 American Comedian who appeared in a double act with Nellie Breen. He also emceed at the Palace. [20]
Florence Elsie Waters (19 August 1893–14 June 1990) and her sister Doris Ethel Waters (20 December 1899–18 August 1978) were English comic actresses and singers who performed as a double act. They are remembered for creating the comedy characters Gert and Daisy , and have been described as "the most successful female double-act in the ...
As it turns out, Beckett is also the son of a British legend: His father is A Clockwork Orange actor Malcolm McDowell, and Malcolm even appeared in Beckett’s music video for “Pale Blue Eyes ...
Pages in category "British comedy duos" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
Lee and Herring were a British standup comedy double act consisting of the comedians Stewart Lee and Richard Herring.They were most famous for their work on television, most notably Fist of Fun and This Morning with Richard Not Judy but had been working together on stage and on radio since the late 1980s.