Charles Hawtrey
Biography
Charles Hawtrey was an English comedy actor and musician. He began his career as a boy soprano, making several records before moving on to radio. His career spanned the theatre, cinema, and television. Hawtrey is known for his work in the Carry On films. He was born on November 30, 1914, in Hounslow, Middlesex, England, UK. Hawtrey passed away on October 27, 1988, at the age of 73. He is also known to have been typecast in a particular style of acting, which was later described as the "Hawtrey style" or a "Hawtrey part".
Career overview
Charles Hawtrey began his career as a boy soprano, making several records before transitioning to radio. His early work laid the foundation for his later career in the entertainment industry.
Hawtrey's career encompassed various mediums, including theatre, cinema, and television. He is known for his work in the Carry On films. The extent of his involvement in these films is not specified in the provided information.
Hawtrey's career spanned multiple decades, with his work in the entertainment industry beginning at an early age and continuing until his death in 1988.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- Carry On Forever (2015)
- On Location: The Carry Ons (2001) as Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Super Gran (1985) as Clarence, Duke of Claridge
- The Plank (1979) as Co-Driver
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Various Characters (archive footage)
- To See Such Fun (1977)
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Dr. Francis A. Goode
- Carry On Abroad (1972) as Mr. Eustace Tuttle
- Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) as Mr. Charles Coote
- Carry On Henry (1971) as Sir Roger de Lodgerley
- Carry On Loving (1970) as Mr. James Bedsop
- Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) as Walter Bagley
- Carry On Again Christmas (1970) as Long John Silver / Old Blind Pew / Night Watchman / Nipper the Flipper
- Carry On Camping (1969) as Mr. Charlie Muggins
- Zeta One (1969) as Swyne
- Carry On Again Doctor (1969) as Dr. Ernest Stoppidge
- Carry On Christmas Specials (1969)
- Carry On Christmas (1969) as Choir Singer / Goose Thief / Angel / Spirit of Christmas Past / Gloria / Buttons
- Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) as Private Jimmy Widdle
- Don't Lose Your Head (1967) as Duc de Pommfrit
- Carry On Doctor (1967) as Mr. Barron
- Follow That Camel (1967) as Captain Gerrard Le Pice
- The Terrornauts (1967) as Joshua Yellowlees
- Carry On Screaming! (1966) as Dan Dann
- Carry On Cowboy (1965) as Chief Big Heap
- Carry On Cleo (1964) as Seneca
- Carry On Spying (1964) as Agent Charlie Bind
- Carry On Jack (1964) as Walter Sweetley
- Carry On Cabby (1963) as Terry "Pintpot" Tankard
- Best of Friends (1963) as Charles
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Gabriel Dimple
- Dentist on the Job (1961) as Mr. Roper
- What a Whopper (1961) as Arnold
- Our House (1960)
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Special Constable Timothy Gorse
- Inn for Trouble (1960) as Silas Withering
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Humphrey Hinton
- Carry On Teacher (1959) as Mr. Michael Bean
- Please Turn Over (1959) as Jeweller
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Private Peter Golightly
- I Only Arsked (1958) as Pvt. 'Professor' Hatchett
- The Army Game (1957) as Private 'Professor' Hatchett
- Who Done It? (1956) as Disc Jockey
- The March Hare (1956) as Fisher
- As Long as They're Happy (1955) as Man in Hippodrome Audience
- Simon and Laura (1955) as Railway Porter
- Timeslip (1955) as Scruffy (office boy)
- Man of the Moment (1955) as Play Director (uncredited)
- Paid to Kill (1954) as Bill
- To Dorothy, a Son (1954) as Waiter at Pub
- You're Only Young Twice! (1952) as Adolphus Hayman
- Hammer the Toff (1952) as Cashier
- Brandy for the Parson (1952) as George Crumb
- The Galloping Major (1951) as Lew Rimmel
- Smart Alec (1951) as Farr
- Room to Let (1950) as Mike Atkinson
- Passport to Pimlico (1949) as Bert Fitch
- The Story of Shirley Yorke (1949) as Markham
- Dark Secret (1949) as Arthur Figson
- What Do We Do Now? (1946) Director
- What Do We Do Now? (1946) Director of Photography
- The Ten Year Plan (1945) as Charles Martin
- A Canterbury Tale (1944) as Thomas Duckett
- The Goose Steps Out (1942) as Max
- Let the People Sing (1942) as Young Orton
- Much Too Shy (1942) as Art Student
- The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941) as Percy Thorne
- Jailbirds (1940) as Nick
- Where's That Fire (1939) as Woodley
- Sabotage (1937) as Studious Youngster (uncredited)
- Good Morning, Boys! (1937) as Septimus
- East of Ludgate Hill (1937) as Edwin Tallweather
- The Gap (1937) as Cashier-Searchlight Operator (uncredited)
- Cheer Up (1936) as Dancing Boy Scout (uncredited)
- The Brown Wallet (1936) as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Man of the Moment (1935) as Tom
- Get Off My Foot (1935)
- The Office Wife (1934)
- As Good as New (1933)
- The Melody-Maker (1933) as Torn
- Marry Me (1932) as Billy Hart
- The Princess And The Pea as court jester
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Hawtrey best known for?
Charles Hawtrey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), Carry On Matron (1972), Carry On Abroad (1972), Carry On at Your Convenience (1971).
When and where was Charles Hawtrey born?
Charles Hawtrey was born on November 30, 1914 in Hounslow, Middlesex, England, UK. They passed away on October 27, 1988.
How many credits does Charles Hawtrey have?
Charles Hawtrey has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 2015.
What is Charles Hawtrey's background in cinema and television?
Charles Hawtrey was an English comedy actor and musician. He began his career as a boy soprano, making several records before moving on to radio. His career spanned the theatre, cinema, and television. Hawtrey is known for his work in the Carry On films. He was born on November 30, 1914, in Hounslow, Middlesex, England...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Carry On Again Christmas (1970) as Long John Silver / Old Blind Pew / Night Watchman / Nipper the Flipper — aged about 55
- The Army Game (1957) as Private 'Professor' Hatchett — aged about 42
- Don't Lose Your Head (1967) as Duc de Pommfrit — aged about 52
- Carry On Cleo (1964) as Seneca — aged about 49
- Sabotage (1937) as Studious Youngster (uncredited) — aged about 22
- Carry On Camping (1969) as Mr. Charlie Muggins — aged about 54
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