Fred Emney

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

31

Gender

Male

Birthday

1900-02-11

Day of death

1980-12-25 (80 years old)

Place of Birth

Preston, Lancashire, England, UK

Fred Emney

Biography

From Wikipedia Frederick Arthur Round "Fred" Emney (12 February 1900 – 25 December 1980) was an English character actor and comedian. Emney was born in Prescot, Lancashire, the son of Blanche (née Round) and Fred Emney, a music hall entertainer. His great-uncle was the actor Arthur Williams. Emney junior grew up in London and was educated at Cranleigh School. He made his film debut in 1935, having previously worked in music hall. He became a familiar figure to screen audiences, usually playing the "posh fat bloke", usually gruff and invariably wearing a monocle. During the 1950s, he had his own television show which featured sketches and deft piano pieces often composed by him. Some were released on record. He had a short spell as straight man to puppets Pinky and Perky. His sister Joan Emney was an actress who sometimes appeared with him in the same stage productions. Fred Emney died in Bognor Regis, Sussex on Christmas Day 1980.

Known For

  • Luck of the Navy

    Luck of the Navy

  • Let the People Sing

    Let the People Sing

  • The Sandwich Man

    The Sandwich Man

  • Lock Up Your Daughters

    Lock Up Your Daughters

  • The Italian Job

    The Italian Job

  • Under the Table You Must Go

    Under the Table You Must Go

  • Jane Steps Out

    Jane Steps Out

  • The Amorous Milkman

    The Amorous Milkman

  • San Ferry Ann

    San Ferry Ann

  • Up the Chastity Belt

    Up the Chastity Belt

  • The Fast Lady

    The Fast Lady

  • Doctor in Trouble

    Doctor in Trouble

  • Oliver!

    Oliver!

  • Just William

    Just William

  • Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

    Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

  • Yes, Madam?

    Yes, Madam?

  • Let's Make a Night of It

    Let's Make a Night of It

  • The Middle Watch

    The Middle Watch

  • Father Came Too!

    Father Came Too!

  • Come Out of the Pantry

    Come Out of the Pantry

  • The World of Wodehouse

    The World of Wodehouse

  • Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width

    Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width

  • Hold My Hand

    Hold My Hand

  • Brewster's Millions

    Brewster's Millions

  • Just like a Woman

    Just like a Woman

  • I've Gotta Horse

    I've Gotta Horse

  • A Home of Your Own

    A Home of Your Own

  • The Lilac Domino

    The Lilac Domino

  • She Couldn't Say No

    She Couldn't Say No

  • Adventures of a Private Eye

    Adventures of a Private Eye

  • Fun at St. Fanny's

    Fun at St. Fanny's