Deceased
How Did Arthur Askey Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 82Arthur Bowden Askey was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation and catchphrases including "Hello, playmates", "I thank you" and "Before your very eyes".
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Funny Up NorthMovie | Himself | 111 |
| 2007 | Hitler: The Comedy YearsMovie | Arthur (archive footage) (uncredited) | 107 |
| 2006 | LegendsSeries | Self (archive footage) | 106 |
| 1998 | Heroes of Comedy: Arthur AskeyMovie | Self (archive footage) | 98 |
| 1991 | Alma Cogan: The Girl With The Giggle In Her VoiceMovie | Self (archive footage) | 91 |
| 1978 | Rosie Dixon - Night NurseMovie | Mr. Arkwright | 78 |
| 1977 | To See Such FunMovie | — | 77 |
| 1972 | The Alf Garnett SagaMovie | Arthur Askey | 72 |
| 1968 | Vive TorbayMovie | Self | 68 |
| 1962 | Raise Your GlassesSeries | Self | 62 |
| 1961 | The Arthur Askey ShowSeries | — | 61 |
| 1960 | Arthur's Treasured VolumesSeries | — | 60 |
| 1959 | Friends and NeighboursMovie | Albert Grimshaw | 59 |
| 1959 | Make Mine a MillionMovie | Arthur Ashton | 59 |
| 1957 | Living It UpSeries | Self | 57 |
| 1957 | Lancashire CoastMovie | — | 57 |
| 1956 | Ramsbottom Rides AgainMovie | Bill Ramsbottom | 56 |
| 1955 | The Sooty ShowSeries | Self | 55 |
| 1955 | The Love MatchMovie | Bill Brown | 55 |
| 1952 | Before Your Very EyesSeries | Self | 52 |
| 1944 | Bees in ParadiseMovie | Arthur Tucker | 44 |
| 1943 | Miss London Ltd.Movie | Arthur Bowman | 43 |
| 1942 | Back-Room BoyMovie | Arthur Pilbeam | 42 |
| 1942 | King Arthur Was a GentlemanMovie | Arthur King | 42 |
| 1940 | Charley's (Big-Hearted) AuntMovie | Arthur Linden | 40 |
| 1940 | Band WaggonMovie | Arthur Askey | 40 |
| 1937 | Calling All StarsMovie | Waiter | 37 |