Kenneth Connor
Kenneth Connor (born June 6, 1916 in London , † November 28, 1993 ) was a British actor .
Life
Connor was the son of a British naval officer. At the beginning of his career he played - often together with his brother - in various revue performances. He opted for professional training as an actor and attended several drama schools. After six years of military service, he played in various theaters and made a name for himself as a comedian in various radio play productions.
This is how Gerald Thomas , the director of the Carry-on… film series, became aware of him. Connor starred in 17 films in the popular series.
He died of cancer on November 28, 1993.
Filmography (selection)
- 1955: Ladykillers (The Ladykillers)
- 1958: Head up, chest out! (Carry On Sergeant)
- 1959: 41 degrees of love (Carry On Nurse)
- 1959: It's crazy - lots of lovable teachers (Carry On Teacher)
- 1960: It's crazy - our torpedo is coming back (Watch Your Stern)
- 1960: It's crazy - these tight cops ( Carry On Constable )
- 1961: Not So Great, Honey ( Carry On Regardless )
- 1961: The Cream People Talk about ( Dentist on the Job )
- 1961: Corpse on vacation ( What a Carve Up! )
- 1962: It's crazy - the ship's cook is seasick ( Carry On Cruising )
- 1963: It's crazy - those tired taxi drivers ( Carry On Cabby )
- 1964: It's crazy - Caesar loves Cleopatra ( Carry On Cleo )
- 1969: Kapitän Nemo ( Captain Nemo and the Underwater City )
- 1970: The Mad Queen of the Amazons ( Carry On Up the Jungle )
- 1971: Heinrichs Bettgeschichten or How Garlic Came to England ( Carry On Henry )
- 1972: The Totally Mad Head Nurse ( Carry On Matron )
- 1972: Carry On Abroad ( Carry On Abroad )
- 1973: Vote in English ( Carry On Girls )
- 1974: Go on, Dick! ( Carry On Dick )
- 1975: The total verrückte mummy Schreck ( Carry On Behind )
- 1976: Savior of the Nation ( Carry On England )
- 1978: carry on emmannuelle ( Carry On Emmanuelle )
Web links
- Kenneth Connor in the Internet Movie Database (English)
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Connor, Kenneth |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actor |
DATE OF BIRTH | June 6, 1916 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | London |
DATE OF DEATH | November 28, 1993 |
Place of death | London |