Fred Emney
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.
Filmography (34 titles)
6.3MovieThe Best of the Adventures
Sir Basil Lemmington (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1981
4.3MovieAdventures of a Private Eye
Sir Basil Lemmington · 1977
2.5MovieThe Amorous Milkman
Magistrate · 1975
Men of Affairs
Lord Bagley · 1973
4.1MovieUp the Chastity Belt
Mortimer · 1972
5.0MovieDoctor in Trouble
Sir Thomas Relph · 1970
8.0MovieUnder the Table You Must Go
Self · 1970
6.9MovieThe Italian Job
Birkinshaw · 1969
6.0MovieLock Up Your Daughters
1969
7.0MovieOliver!
Chairman - Workhouse · 1968
The World of Wodehouse
General Sir Eustace Chalfont · 1967
4.4ShowNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1967
6.5MovieThe Sandwich Man
Sir Arthur Moleskin · 1966
7.2MovieBunny Lake Is Missing
Man in Soho · 1965
6.4MovieSan Ferry Ann
Gourmet · 1965
6.8MovieThose Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Colonel on Road · 1965
6.3MovieI've Gotta Horse
Lord Bentley · 1965
6.6MovieA Home of Your Own
The Mayor · 1964
5.9MovieFather Came Too!
Actor Playing Sir Francis Drake · 1964
5.8MovieThe Fast Lady
Golfer · 1962
5.8MovieFun at St. Fanny's
Dr. Septimus Jankers · 1955
6.8MovieLet the People Sing
Sir George Denberry-Baxter · 1942
Just William
Mr. Brown · 1940
The Middle Watch
Adm. Sir Reginald Hewett · 1940
Just like a Woman
Sir Charles Devoir · 1939
She Couldn't Say No
Herbert · 1939
8.0MovieLuck of the Navy
Cook · 1938
10.0MovieYes, Madam?
Sir Charles Drake-Drake · 1938
8.0MovieHold My Hand
Lord Milchester · 1938
10.0MovieJane Steps Out
General Wilton · 1938