Wally Patch

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English actor and comedian (1888–1970)

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::summary English actor and comedian (1888–1970) ::

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nameWally Patch
imageFile:Wally Patch I.jpg
birth_nameWalter Sydney Vinnicombe
birth_date
birth_placeWillesden, Middlesex, England
death_date
death_placeHillingdon, Middlesex, England
occupationFilm, television & stage actor, comedian
yearsactive1926–1970
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|name = Wally Patch |image = File:Wally Patch I.jpg |birth_name = Walter Sydney Vinnicombe |birth_date = |birth_place = Willesden, Middlesex, England |death_date = |death_place = Hillingdon, Middlesex, England |occupation = Film, television & stage actor, comedian |yearsactive = 1926–1970

Walter Sydney Vinnicombe (26 September 1888 – 27 October 1970), known as Wally Patch, was an English actor and comedian. He worked in film, television and theatre.

Early life and career

Vinnicombe was born in Willesden, Middlesex and began working on the music hall stages in 1912 and at regular theatres in 1938 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. His first film appearance was in 1928, and went on to appear in 213 other films. On stage he enjoyed success in the 1950 play Reluctant Heroes, the first of the Whitehall farces. He worked up to his death, with his last television appearance in the comedy Doctor in the House in 1970.

Partial filmography

References

References

  1. "Collins' Music Hall, 10/11 Islington Green, London".
  2. "BFI {{!}} Film & TV Database {{!}} PATCH, Wally".

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