Arthur Askey

Arthur Askey

English comedian and actor (1900–1982)

Arthur Bowden Askey was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation and catchphrases including "Hello, playmates", "I thank you" and "Before your very eyes".

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 10 films (1940–1959) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1940 Band Waggon Marcel Varnel B&W
1940 Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt Walter Forde B&W
1941 I Thank You Marcel Varnel B&W
1941 The Ghost Train Walter Forde 85 min B&W
1942 Back-Room Boy Herbert Mason 82 min B&W
1943 Miss London Ltd. Val Guest 99 min B&W
1944 Bees in Paradise Val Guest 72 min B&W
1956 Ramsbottom Rides Again John Baxter 92 min B&W
1959 Friends and Neighbours Gordon Parry
1959 Make Mine a Million Lance Comfort