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Years active. 1922–1988. George Frederick Joffre Hartree (30 November 1914 – 27 October 1988), known as Charles Hawtrey, was an English actor, comedian, singer, pianist and theatre director. He began at an early age as a boy soprano, in which role he made several records, before moving on to radio.
Charles Hawtrey may refer to: Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1858) (1858–1923), British stage (and early silent film) actor, producer and theatre manager; Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914) (1914–1988), British film and television actor, born George Hartree, best known for the Carry On films
Actor: Carry on Don't Lose Your Head. Coming from a theatrical family (although not related to the famous Edwardian actor Sir Charles Hawtrey, he did "borrow" his last name), Charles Hawtrey made his stage debut at age 11 after having spent several years in a prestigious acting school.
- Actor, Director, Cinematographer
- November 30, 1914
- 3 min
- October 27, 1988
27 apr 2010 · Charles Hawtrey: That Funny Fella with the Glasses. Home. This programme is not currently available. Members of Charles Hawtrey's inner circle share memories of the Carry On star,...
Charles Hawtrey 1914–1988: The Man Who Was Private Widdle Paperback – 7 Oct. 2002. by Roger Lewis (Author) 108. See all formats and editions. Save 5% on any 4 qualifying items | Terms. This is a small masterpiece of biographical investigation, and fitting testament to a comic genius whose place in British cultural history is now assured.
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18 nov 2001 · The man who was Private Widdle, as any aficionado of Sixties British popular culture knows, was Charles Hawtrey. Carry On Up the Khyber, in which he played the part, was typical of its genre.
George Frederick Joffre Hartree, known as Charles Hawtrey, was an English comedy actor and musician. Beginning at an early age as a boy soprano, he made several records before moving on to radio. His later career encompassed the theatre, the cinema, through the Carry On films, and television.
