Kenneth Connor
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 6, 1918 in Islington, London, England, UK
- Died
- November 28, 1993
- Active Years
- 1939–2022 (84 Years)
- Total Credits
- 78 credits in database
Biography
Kenneth Connor MBE was an English comedy stage, radio, film, and television actor born in Islington, London, England, United Kingdom, on June 6, 1918. He died on November 28, 1993, at the age of 75. He is best known for his appearances in the Carry On films. Alongside Kenneth Williams and Eric Barker, he was one of only three actors to appear in both the first and last films of the original sequence of Carry On films, which were Carry On Sergeant and Carry On Emmannuelle. His other film and television credits include roles in Carry On Cleo, Carry On Abroad, Carry On Dick, Hi-de-Hi!, Blackadder the Third, and Z pamětí Sherlocka Holmese.
Career overview
Kenneth Connor MBE was an English comedy stage, radio, film, and television actor born in Islington, London, England, UK on June 6, 1918. He had 71 known acting credits on the Movie Database and was best known for his appearances in the Carry On films. Alongside Kenneth Williams and Eric Barker, Connor was one of only three actors to appear in both the first and last films of the original sequence of Carry On films, which were Carry On Sergeant and Carry On Emmannuelle.
His film credits within the Carry On series include roles such as Sammy in Carry On Dick, Constable in Carry On Abroad, and Stanley Blunt in Carry On Cleo. His television and other appearances included Hi-de-Hi! from 1980 to 1988 where he played Mossop, thespian, as well as appearances in Mr Warren Blackadder the Third in 1987 and Z pameti Sherlocka Holmese in 1994.
Connor passed away on November 28, 1993, at the age of 75.
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78 titles- Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) as Dusty the Dog / Rocky the Horse / Foreman (voice)
- On Location: The Carry Ons (2001) as Stanley Blunt (archive footage) (uncredited)
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) as Mr Warren
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) as Professor Heinrich Van Manheim
- Norbert Smith: A Life (1989) as Greenham Officer
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Mr Warren
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Monsieur Alfonse
- Blackadder (1983) as Mossup
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- That's My Boy (1981) as Robert Taylor
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980) as Sammy
- Carry On Emmannuelle (1978) as Leyland
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Various Characters (archive footage)
- To See Such Fun (1977)
- Rentaghost (1976) as Whatsisname Smith
- Carry On England (1976) as Captain S. Melly
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Nickoff
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Sir William
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as King Philip
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Athelstan
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Punter
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as King Arthur
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Sir Harry Bulgen-Plunger
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Stanley
- Carry On Behind (1975) as Major Leep
- Carry On Dick (1974) as Constable
- Carry On Girls (1973) as Mayor Frederick Bumble
- What a Carry On! (1973)
- Carry on Christmas (1973) as Mr. Sibley / Anthro Pod / Bishop / Private Parkin / Ballerina / Will Scarlet
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Mr. Tidey
- Carry On Abroad (1972) as Stanley Blunt
- Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing) (1972) as Various Characters
- Carry On Henry (1971) as Lord Hampton of Wick
- All This, and Christmas Too! (1971) as Willie Beattie
- On the House (1970) as Gussie Sissons
- Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) as Mr. Claude Chumley
- Carry On Again Christmas (1970) as Dr. Livershake / Long John Silver
- Rhubarb (1970) as Mr. Rhubarb
- Carry On Christmas Specials (1969)
- Captain Nemo and the Underwater City (1969) as Swallow Bath
- The Cuckoo Patrol (1967) as Wick
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Self
- Danny the Dragon (1966)
- Dannicaforilithermidor (1966) as Voice of Danny the Dragon
- A Slight Case Of... (1965)
- How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment (1965)
- Gonks Go Beat (1965) as Wilco Roger
- Carry On Cleo (1964) as Centurion Hengist Pod
- Do Be Careful Boys (1964)
- Carry On Cabby (1963) as Ted Watson
- Carry On Cruising (1962) as Dr. Arthur Binn
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Sam Twist
- What a Carve Up! (1961) as Ernie Broughton
- His and Hers (1961) as Harold
- A Weekend with Lulu (1961) as British Tourist
- Dentist on the Job (1961) as Sam Field
- Nearly a Nasty Accident (1961) as AC 2 Alexander Wood
- Four Feather Falls (1960)
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Constable Charlie Constable
- Watch Your Stern (1960) as Ordinary Seaman Blissworth
- Dentist in the Chair (1960) as Sam Field
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Bernie Bishop
- Carry On Teacher (1959) as Mr. Gregory Adams
- Make Mine a Million (1959) as Anxious Husband
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Private Horace Strong
- Davy (1958) as Herbie
- Son of Fred (1956)
- A Show Called Fred (1956)
- The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d (1956)
- The Charlie Farnsbarns Show (1956)
- The Ladykillers (1955) as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- The Black Rider (1954) as George Amble
- Roadhouse Girl (1953) as Customer in Roadhouse
- There Was a Young Lady (1953) as Tom Bass
- Miss Robin Hood (1952) as Board Member
- Don't Say Die (1950) as Pat O'Neill
- Poison Pen (1939) as Boy in Post Office
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenneth Connor best known for?
Kenneth Connor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994), The Old Gun (1975), Sherlock Holmes (1984), 'Allo 'Allo! (1984).
When and where was Kenneth Connor born?
Kenneth Connor was born on June 6, 1918 in Islington, London, England, UK. They passed away on November 28, 1993.
How many credits does Kenneth Connor have?
Kenneth Connor has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2022.
What is Kenneth Connor's background in cinema and television?
Kenneth Connor MBE was an English comedy stage, radio, film, and television actor born in Islington, London, England, United Kingdom, on June 6, 1918. He died on November 28, 1993, at the age of 75. He is best known for his appearances in the Carry On films. Alongside Kenneth Williams and Eric Barker, he was one of onl...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) as Mr Warren — aged about 76
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Mr Warren — aged about 66
- Miss Robin Hood (1952) as Board Member — aged about 34
- Blackadder (1983) as Mossup — aged about 65
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Monsieur Alfonse — aged about 66
- Carry On Again Christmas (1970) as Dr. Livershake / Long John Silver — aged about 52
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