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Sir Harry Donald Secombe CBE (8 September 1921 – 11 April 2001) was a Welsh actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. Secombe was a member of the British radio comedy programme The Goon Show (1951–1960), playing many characters, most notably Neddie Seagoon.
Harry Secombe was one of Britain's best loved comic entertainers. Born in Swansea, South Wales he began singing as a child in local church choirs. His first job was as a clerk although he had considered a career in opera. During World War Two he served in the Army in North Africa and Italy.
Sep 8, 2021 · One hundred years ago today, entertainer Sir Harry Secombe was welcomed into the world. Most famous for his roles in The Goon Show and as Mr Bumble in the musical Oliver, he was also a solo...
Apr 12, 2001 · Harry Secombe, a natural clown who brought deft acting, a seemingly uncontrollable falsetto giggle and a raspberry that sounded like a bulldozer hitting a whoopee cushion to his role as one of...
On Wednesday 8 September 2021 the National Library will be celebrating the centenary of the birth of Welsh comedian, actor, singer and television presenter Harry Secombe who was born in Swansea on the 8 September 1921.
Apr 11, 2001 · Sir Harry Donald Secombe, CBE (8 September 1921 – 11 April 2001) was a Welsh comedian and singer. He played Neddie Seagoon, a central character in the BBC radio comedy series The Goon Show (1951–60).
Nov 20, 2008 · Profile of Welsh comedian, actor and singer Sir Harry Secombe, on the BBC Wales Arts website.
Apr 12, 2001 · SIR HARRY SECOMBE, the comedian and entertainer who shot to fame with The Goon Show, died yesterday at the age of 79. Comic genius: Sir Harry Secombe as Mr Pickwick during a two-year run in the...
Sir Harold Donald Secombe CBE (8 September 1921 – 11 April 2001) was a Welsh actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. He was born in Swansea. Secombe was a member of the British radio comedy programme The Goon Show (1951–1960), playing many characters, most notably Neddie Seagoon.
Apr 11, 2001 · Sir Harry Secombe, who has died aged 79, made his name as one of the Goons, became an all-round entertainer and worked for many charities.
