Acting
Arthur Askey
- Titles
- 23movies9TV shows
- Career
Active from 1937 to 2007, with a break from 1979 to 2006, busiest in 1942 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 16top three billing
- Average score
55/100
- Highest rated
I Thank You66/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 5 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.5average 2.6
- Situational Comedy6.3average 2.7
- Physical Comedy5.1average 2.5
- Nostalgia6.2average 3.6
- Satire & Parody4.2average 2.3
- Mystery6.0average 4.1
- Scare4.3average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.8, average 5.2
- Pathos2.7, average 5.2
- Catharsis2.8, average 5.1
- Psychological3.5, average 5.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Nostalgic 3
- British Comedy 3
- Slapstick 2
- Family-Friendly 2
- Lighthearted 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Val GuestWriterThe Ghost Train, King Arthur Was a Gentleman, I Thank You, Bees in Paradise, The Nose Has It!, +2 more- MMarriott EdgarWriterThe Ghost Train, King Arthur Was a Gentleman, I Thank You, Bees in Paradise, Back-Room Boy, +1 more
Moore MarriottActorCharley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt, I Thank You, Band Waggon, Back-Room Boy
Richard MurdochActorThe Ghost Train, Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt, I Thank You, Band Waggon- RR. E. DearingEditorCharley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt, Bees in Paradise, Back-Room Boy, Miss London Ltd.
Graham MoffattActorCharley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt, I Thank You, Back-Room Boy
Max BaconActorKing Arthur Was a Gentleman, Miss London Ltd., Calling All Stars
Evelyn DallActorKing Arthur Was a Gentleman, Miss London Ltd., Calling All Stars
Peter GravesActorKing Arthur Was a Gentleman, Bees in Paradise, Miss London Ltd.
Anne SheltonActorKing Arthur Was a Gentleman, Bees in Paradise, Miss London Ltd.
Marcel VarnelDirectorKing Arthur Was a Gentleman, I Thank You, Band Waggon
Patricia HayesActorThe Arthur Askey Show, The Love Match
Movies and TV shows
202000s
1 title
Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007)
as Arthur (archive footage) (uncredited)
1970s
2 titles · average score 44
37
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978)
as Mr. Arkwright
51
The Alf Garnett Saga (1972)
as Arthur Askey
1960s
3 titles
1950s
4 titles
Make Mine a Million (1959)
as Arthur Ashton
Friends and Neighbours (1959)
as Albert Grimshaw
Ramsbottom Rides Again (1956)
as Bill Ramsbottom
The Love Match (1955)
as Bill Brown
1940s
9 titles · average score 59
Bees in Paradise (1944)
as Arthur Tucker
Miss London Ltd. (1943)
as Arthur Bowman
King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942)
as Arthur King
63
Back-Room Boy (1942)
as Arthur Pilbeam
The Nose Has It! (1942)
as (Self)
60
The Ghost Train (1941)
as Tommy Gander
66
I Thank You (1941)
as Arthur
54
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt (1940)
as Arthur Linden
52
Band Waggon (1940)
as Arthur Askey
1930s
1 title
Calling All Stars (1937)
as Waiter