Person Open DS/UK/18045 Calvin; Wyn (1926-); MBE; Welsh comedian, entertainer Calvin Wyn 1926- Welsh comedian, entertainer Male Joseph Wyndham Calvin Thomas (birth name)

Wyn Calvin, MBE OStJ (born Joseph Wyndham Calvin Thomas, 1926), sometimes called the "Clown Prince of Wales" and "The Welsh Prince of Laughter", is a veteran Welsh comedian and entertainer. Born in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Calvin later attended Canton High School for Boys in Cardiff. Wyn Calvin has been in show business for over sixty years. He served with ENSA during World War II. In 1991 he became the first Welshman ever to be elected "King Rat" of the Grand Order of Water Rats, a show business fraternity and charity, and has also been the Welsh chairman of the Variety Club of Great Britain. He is particularly well known for his appearances in pantomime and summer season at venues all over the UK. Wyn is an accomplished after-dinner speaker and has also spoken at St.David's Day events all over the world. Calvin was also a founding member of the Noah's Ark Appeal. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 6/19/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 c02a7d40-3d5e-464e-a074-067ad5dbae93