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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.
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.
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.
Actor Kenneth Williams died by accident, not suicide, says author. 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.
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.
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.
When Kenneth died from an overdose of barbiturates (‘my hoard of poison’) washed down with alcohol, the coroner brought in an open verdict. But the truth is that Kenneth Williams, at 62, was at the end of his tether.
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!: Directed by Andy De Emmony. With Michael Sheen, Cheryl Campbell, Peter Wight, Beatie Edney. Martyn Hesford's comedy-drama about the life and times of tortured comic Kenneth Williams based on his diaries.
The late, great Kenneth Williams was the lynchpin of the Carry On series, appearing in 26 films – more than any other actor. And according to Jacki Piper, he loved his position as...
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.