Hugh Paddick
Comedy actor (1915–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hugh William Paddick (22 August 1915 – 9 November 2000)[1] was an English actor. He starred in the 1960s BBC radio show Round the Horne, performing in sketches such as "Charles and Fiona" (as Charles) and "Julian and Sandy" (as Julian).[2] He and Kenneth Williams were largely responsible for introducing the underground language Polari to the British public.[3]
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Born | Hugh William Paddick (1915-08-22)22 August 1915 Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England |
Died | 9 November 2000(2000-11-09) (aged 85) Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Comedy actor |
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Paddick also enjoyed success as Percival Browne in the original West End production of The Boy Friend, in 1954.[2][4]