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Dick Hills

Known For
Writing
Born
January 17, 1926 in Eltham, London, England, UK
Died
June 6, 1996
Active Years
1959–1989 (31 Years)
Total Credits
21 credits in database
Writing Born Jan 17, 1926 Died Jun 6, 1996 Eltham, London, England, UK 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1959–1989
31 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Topic: Dick Hills (Writing).
Role: Television and film archivist.
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[1] Dick Hills (TMDB): Writing (known for), 16 known credits, Male, Birthday: Jan 17, 1926, Death: June 6, 1996 (70 years old), Birthplace: Eltham, London, England, UK, Also known as Richard H.
[2] Wikipedia: Richard Michael Hills (17 Jan 1926 – 6 June 1996), partnership with Sidney Green (24 Jan 1928 – 15 March 1999), informally known as Sid Green and Dick Hills, British partnership of television comedy writers, highest profile during the 1960s.
[3] TMDB: Known as Writer, Actor, Screenplay, Creator, and Story. Work includes: Carry On Cabby, The Flip Wilson Show, That Riviera Touch, The Intelligence Men, Never the Twain, It’s the Only Way to Go, The Strange World of Gurney Slade, and The Morecambe & Wise Show.
Full Name: Richard Michael Hills.
Also known as: Richard H.
Born: January 17, 1926, in Eltham, London, England, UK.
Died: June 6, 1996 (aged 70).
Profession: British television comedy writer.
Partnership: Worked with Sidney Green (informally known as Sid Green and Dick Hills).
Peak period: 1960s.
Roles: Writer, actor, screenplay, creator, and story.
Credits: Carry On Cabby, The Flip Wilson Show, That Riviera Touch, The Intelligence Men, Never the Twain, It’s the Only Way to Go, The Strange World of Gurney Slade

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Career

Career overview

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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
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Source [1]: Dick Hills (Richard H). Writing. Birthday: Jan 17, 1926. Death: June 6, 1996 (70 years old). Birthplace: Eltham, London, England, UK.
Source [2]: Richard Michael Hills (17 Jan 1926 – 6 June 1996). Partnered with Sidney Green (24 Jan 1928 – 15 March 1999). Known as Sid Green and Dick Hills. British partnership of television comedy writers. Highest profile during the 1960s.
Source [3]: Known as Writer, Actor, Screenplay, Creator, and Story. Credits: Carry On Cabby, The Flip Wilson Show, That Riviera Touch, The Intelligence Men, Never the Twain, It’s the Only Way to Go, The Strange World of Gurney Slade, and The Morecambe & Wise Show.
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Richard Michael Hills, also known as Dick Hills or Richard H, was a British television comedy writer. Born on January 17, 1926, in Eltham, London, England, UK, he was part of a writing partnership with Sidney Green. The duo, informally known as Sid Green and Dick Hills, reached their highest profile during the 1960s. Hills passed away on June 6, 1996, at the age of 70.
Paragraph 2: Professional Credits/Roles.
Hills is credited as a writer, actor, screenplay writer, creator, and story writer. His professional work includes various television and film projects. Notable credits associated with his work include Carry On Cabby, The Flip Wilson Show, That Riviera Touch, and The Intelligence Men. He also contributed to Never the Twain, It’s the Only Way to Go, The Strange World of Gurney Slade, and The Morecambe & Wise Show.
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Richard Michael Hills, who was also known as Dick Hills or Richard H, was a British television comedy writer. He was born on January 17, 1926, in Eltham, London, England, UK. Hills was part of a professional writing partnership with Sidney Green, a duo that was informally known as Sid Green and Dick Hills. This partnership achieved its highest profile during the 1960s. Hills died on June 6, 1996, at the age of 70.

Throughout his career, Hills was recognized for several different roles, including work as a writer, actor, screenplay writer, creator, and story writer. His credits include a variety of productions such as Carry On Cabby, The Flip Wilson Show, That Riviera Touch, and The Intelligence Men. Additionally, his work is associated with Never the Twain, It’s the Only Way to Go, The Strange World of Gurney Slade, and The Morecambe & Wise Show. His professional output involved 16 known credits.
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Career timeline

Just Like That!
Never the Twain · Writer
Tell Me AnotherTell Me AnotherTell Me AnotherTell Me Another · Creator
The Flip Wilson Show · WriterIt’s the Only Way to Go · Writer
The Morecambe & Wise Show · WriterThe Frankie Howerd Show · Writer
That Riviera Touch · Screenplay
The Intelligence MenThe Intelligence Men · Screenplay
The Dream Machine · Writer
Carry On Cabby · Story
Comedy Playhouse · WriterWinning Widows · WriterWinning Widows · CreatorThe Bing Crosby Show
The Strange World of Gurney Slade · Writer
The Bruce Forsyth Show · Writer

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • Just Like That! (1989) as Self
  • Never the Twain (1981) Writer
  • Tell Me Another (1976) as Host
  • Tell Me Another (1976) as Himself
  • Tell Me Another (1976)
  • Tell Me Another (1976) Creator
  • The Flip Wilson Show (1970) Writer
  • It’s the Only Way to Go (1970) Writer
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  • The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968) Writer
  • The Frankie Howerd Show (1968) Writer
  • That Riviera Touch (1966) Screenplay
  • The Intelligence Men (1965) as Man in Bar (uncredited)
  • The Intelligence Men (1965) Screenplay
  • The Dream Machine (1964) Writer
  • Carry On Cabby (1963) Story
  • Comedy Playhouse (1961) Writer
  • Winning Widows (1961) Writer
  • Winning Widows (1961) Creator
  • The Bing Crosby Show (1961) as Self
  • The Strange World of Gurney Slade (1960) Writer
  • The Bruce Forsyth Show (1959) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Dick Hills best known for?

Dick Hills is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Never the Twain (1981), The Waterboy (1998), The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968), Carry On Cabby (1963).

When and where was Dick Hills born?

Dick Hills was born on January 17, 1926 in Eltham, London, England, UK. They passed away on June 6, 1996.

How many credits does Dick Hills have?

Dick Hills has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1989.

What is Dick Hills's background in cinema and television?

Topic: Dick Hills (Writing). Role: Television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No guessing, no inventing. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word Count: 90-130 words. Sources: [1] Dick Hills (TMDB): Wr...

Dick Hills by the numbers

21credits
9films
12TV series
1959–1989active years

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