- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWalter William Bygraves
- Height6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
- Max Bygraves was born on October 16, 1922 in Rotherhithe, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Look Who's Talking (1989), Charley Moon (1956) and Bless 'Em All (1949). He was married to Blossom Murray. He died on August 31, 2012 in Hope Island, Queensland, Australia.
- SpouseBlossom Murray(September 12, 1942 - May 7, 2011) (her death, 3 children)
- Catch-phrase: "I wanna tell you a story."
- He bought the rights to the score of an unknown musical. This was Lionel Bart's "Oliver!", and Bygraves made a fortune.
- He appeared at the London Palladium with Judy Garland in the early 1950s. She was so impressed that she took him back to New York with her and he performed on Broadway for five months.
- After World War II, he appeared on stage with Benny Hill, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan, and Frankie Howerd.
- He was initially trained as a carpenter.
- He was in the RAF during the war, stationed at Hornchurch, Essex, UK. His wife, Blossom, was in the WAF, also stationed at Hornchurch.
- I've arrived, and to prove it, I'm here.
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