Jimmy Edwards

ActorWriterSoundtrack
Born
March 23, 1920
Died
July 7, 1988

Educated at St John's College, Cambridge as a choral scholar and got a B.A, In 1939 joined the R.A.F. where he served until 1947 when he was demobbed as a flight lieutenant. He started work at London's Windmill Theatre during his demob leave. Following that he started in the radio series 'Take It…

Biography

Educated at St John's College, Cambridge as a choral scholar and got a B.A, In 1939 joined the R.A.F. where he served until 1947 when he was demobbed as a flight lieutenant. He started work at London's Windmill Theatre during his demob leave. Following that he started in the radio series 'Take It From Here' which ran for 11 years.Also during that time he was frequently on the London stage, notably at the Adelphi Theatre in 'Take It From Us', 'London Laughs' and 'Talk of the Town which spanned 4 years. He made his film debut in 'Trouble in the Air'. He lived on his farm in Sussex with his wife and had his moustache insured for £10,000

Actor

Mr H Is LateMr H Is Late(1988)as Traffic Warden
It's Your MoveIt's Your Move(1982)as Policeman
Brendon ChaseBrendon Chase(1980)as Sir William Bary
Rhubarb RhubarbRhubarb Rhubarb(1980)as Policeman
The GlumsThe Glums(1978)as Father, Mr. Glum

Soundtrack

The GlumsThe Glums(1978)

Self

WoganWogan(1982)as Self
This Is Your LifeThis Is Your Life(1955)as Self
The Afternoon Show(1984)as Self
The 26th Annual TV Week Logie AwardsThe 26th Annual TV Week Logie Awards(1984)as Self
Entertainment Express(1983)as Self

Archive Footage

The Footage DetectivesThe Footage Detectives(2021)as Self
All the Best from Denis Norden(2007)as Father
Sykes in the StudioSykes in the Studio(2004)
The Unforgettable Hattie JacquesThe Unforgettable Hattie Jacques(2000)as Self
Heroes of ComedyHeroes of Comedy(1992)as Self, Father Glum

Known for

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Credit Score: Jimmy Edwards

1098765
19551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980
Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe
Fri Feb 24 1967 – Fri Mar 31 1967
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Blandings Castle12.5019678.40027
2Whacko!4.8819567.20043
3The Plank3.2519676.7001785
4Bottoms Up3.2519626.100269
5The Glums3.0919785.80024
6Three Men in a Boat3.0919575.301490
7The Bed Sitting Room2.5019706.0002865
8The Fossett Saga1.6319690.0000
9Mr. John Jorrocks1.6319660.0000
10Bold as Brass1.6319630.0000