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
Birkinshaw
The Italian Job
Self
Under the Table You Must Go
General Wilton
Jane Steps Out
Dr. Septimus Jankers
Fun at St. Fanny's
Sir George Denberry-Baxter
Let the People Sing
Sir Arthur Moleskin
The Sandwich Man
Adm. Sir Reginald Hewett
The Middle Watch
Mr. Brown
Just William
Lord Milchester
Hold My Hand
Sir Charles Drake-Drake
Yes, Madam?
Cook
Luck of the Navy
Freddy
Brewster's Millions
Lord Bentley
I've Gotta Horse
Sir Charles Devoir
Just like a Woman
Herbert
She Couldn't Say No
Henry Boydell
Let's Make a Night of It
Marquis of Axminster
Come Out of the Pantry
Gourmet
San Ferry Ann
Chairman - Workhouse
Oliver!
Sir Thomas Relph
Doctor in Trouble
Baron Ladislas de Gonda
The Lilac Domino
The Mayor
A Home of Your Own
Actor Playing Sir Francis Drake
Father Came Too!
Golfer
The Fast Lady
Colonel on Road
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Sir Basil Lemmington
Adventures of a Private Eye
Magistrate
The Amorous Milkman
Lock Up Your Daughters
Mortimer
Up the Chastity Belt
Sir Basil Lemmington (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Best of the Adventures
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
30
Gender
Male
Birthday
1900-02-11
Place of Birth
Preston, Lancashire, England, UK
Also Known As
Frederick Arthur Round 'Fred' Emney