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Fred Emney
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Frederick Arthur Round Emney
12 February 1900 |
| Died | 25 December 1980 (aged 80) Bognor Regis, Sussex, England, UK
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Hazel Wiles |
Frederick Arthur Round Emney (born February 12, 1900 – died December 25, 1980) was a well-known English character actor and comedian. He was famous for playing funny, often grumpy, characters in movies and on television.
Emney was born in Prescot, Lancashire, England. His father, also named Fred Emney, was a popular entertainer in music halls. Music halls were like variety shows that were very popular a long time ago. Fred Emney Jr. grew up in London and went to Cranleigh School. His great-uncle, Arthur Williams, was also an actor. Fred's sister, Joan Emney, was an actress too. Sometimes, they even performed together on stage.
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Fred Emney's Acting Career
Fred Emney started acting in films in 1935. Before that, he performed in music halls, just like his father. He quickly became a familiar face to movie audiences. He often played a "posh fat bloke," which means a fancy, well-fed man. These characters were usually a bit gruff and almost always wore a monocle, which is a single eyeglass.
Television and Music
During the 1950s, Fred Emney had his very own television show. This show featured funny skits and clever piano pieces. Fred often wrote these piano tunes himself. Some of his musical performances were even released on records. For a short time, he also worked with puppets named Pinky and Perky, acting as their "straight man." A straight man is someone who sets up jokes for a comedian or, in this case, puppets.
Later Life and Legacy
Fred Emney continued to act in many films throughout his career. He was known for his unique style and memorable characters. He passed away in Bognor Regis, Sussex, England, on Christmas Day in 1980.
Movies Fred Emney Appeared In
Fred Emney acted in many films during his career. Here is a list of some of the movies he was in:
- A Man of Mayfair (1932)
- Brewster's Millions (1935)
- Come Out of the Pantry (1935)
- The Lilac Domino (1937)
- Let's Make a Night of It (1937)
- Jane Steps Out (1938)
- Hold My Hand (1938)
- Luck of the Navy (1938)
- Just like a Woman (1939)
- Yes, Madam? (1939)
- She Couldn't Say No (1939)
- The Middle Watch (1940)
- Just William (1940)
- Let the People Sing (1942)
- Fun at St. Fanny's (1955)
- The Fast Lady (1962)
- A Home of Your Own (1964)
- Father Came Too! (1964)
- I've Gotta Horse (1965)
- Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965)
- San Ferry Ann (1965)
- Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)
- The Sandwich Man (1966)
- Oliver! (1968)
- The Assassination Bureau (1969)
- Lock Up Your Daughters! (1969)
- The Italian Job (1969)
- The Magic Christian (1969)
- Under the Table You Must Go (1969)
- Doctor in Trouble (1970)
- Up the Chastity Belt (1971)
- Mistress Pamela (1974)
- The Amorous Milkman (1975)
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)
