Harry Secombe

Harry Secombe

Actors · Creators · Musicians

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Welsh entertainer (1921–2001)

About Harry Secombe

Sir Harry Donald Secombe (; 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. An accomplished tenor, he also appeared in musicals and films – notably as Mr Bumble in Oliver! (1968) – and, in his later years, was a presenter of television shows incorporating hymns and other devotional songs.

Quick facts

Known for
Favourite Christmas Carols, The Very Best of Harry Secombe, How to Win an Election (Or Not Lose by Much)
Born
1921-09-08
Died
2001-04-11
Artist type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Swansea
Associated area
United Kingdom
Active period
1921-09-08 – 2001-04-11
MusicBrainz description
actor, comedian, singer, television presenter
Music tags
british, uk, welsh
ISNI
0000000063098499

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