| Code | DS/UK/2081 |
| Name | Askey; Arthur (6 June 1900-16 November 1982); CBE; English comedian and actor |
| Variations of Name | Arthur Bowden Askey |
| Dates | 6 June 1900-16 November 1982 |
| Gender | Male (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Dingle, Liverpool, Lancashire, England (born) |
| Relationships | Spouse of Elizabeth May Swash
Father of Anthea Askey (actress) |
| Biography | Arthur Askey CBE was an English comedian and actor. Askey's humour owed much to the playfulness of the characters he portrayed, his improvisation, and his use of catchphrases, which included "Hello playmates!", "I thank you" (pronounced "Ay-Thang-Yaw"), and "Before your very eyes".
Askey served in the armed forces in World War I and performed in army entertainments. |