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Claude Dampier (born Claud Conolly Cowan; 23 November 1878 – 1 January 1955) was an English film actor and character comedian in the early 20th century.
Jun 28, 2012 · Claude Dampier (1879-1955) was a British film actor and radio and stage comedian. He was born in Clapham as Claud Conolly Cowan. His stage act through his 3...
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Nov 19, 2007 · A marvellous 1935 performance by Claude Dampier in the role of the sneaky "Leo P Finch"...-who was rather hoping that Uncle Roger could get him the Headmaster's job....
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Claude Dampier was born on November 23, 1878 in Clapham, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for She Knew What She Wanted (1936), Don't Take It to Heart! (1944) and Boys Will Be Boys (1935). He was previously married to Billie Carlyle and Irene Vere.
- November 23, 1878
- January 1, 1955
Claude Dampier was a British comedian who began his career in the mid to late 1890s. After playing in pierrot companies, musical comedy and comic opera he became closely associated with The Girl from the Kays, touring it through the English provinces (as principal comedian and general manager) for seven different managers.
Claude Conolly Cowan, known professionally as Claude Dampier, was a British comedian who began his career in the mid to late-1890s. After playing in pierrot companies, musical comedy and comic opera he became closely associated with .
Claude Dampier was an English film actor and popular character comedian in the early 20th century. Background. He was born in Clapham, South London as Claud Conolly Cowan. Career. He played largely comic roles, first appearing in music hall acts and then moving to both film and radio comedies.
