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Charles Edward Springall (19 June 1925 – 23 December 2006), known professionally as Charlie Drake, was an English comedian, actor, writer and singer. With his small stature (5 ft 1 in or 155 cm tall), curly red hair and liking for slapstick , he was a popular comedian with children in his early years, becoming nationally known for his "Hello ...
Apr 11, 2012 · The comedian, famous for his catchphrase 'Allo my darlings', left only £5,000 in his will after losing millions on casinos and horses. He also had a taste for young women and fast cars, and was blacklisted by Equity for hiring an unregistered actress.
Peak at: #21, #14 (UK chart) My Boomerang Won't Come Back (Diamond-Drake) by Charlie Drake, accompaniment directed by Johnny Spence Nearly a minute shorter than the UK release version and...
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Charlie Drake (1925-2006) was a British slapstick comedian who starred in TV shows and films such as The Cracksman and Sinderella Live. He also wrote and performed songs like My Boomerang Won't Come Back and St. Bernard's.
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Dec 24, 2006 · Charlie Drake was a popular British comedian and actor who starred in TV shows, films and theatre. He was known for his slapstick routines, catchphrase "Hallo, my darlings" and his financial troubles.
Charlie Drake was a British actor and writer, known for his slapstick comedy roles in the 1960s. He was born in 1925, married twice, and died in 2006.
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The comedian, actor, writer and singer Charlie Drake was a subject of the television programme This Is Your Life on two occasions - surprised by Eamonn Andrews in December 1961 and again by ...
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