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Frank Carson(1926-2012)

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Frank Carson
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Frank Carson was born on 11 June 1926 in Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. He was an actor, known for Dick Dickman P.I. (2008), Wild About Harry (2000) and Testimony (1987). He was married to Ruth Carson. He died on 22 February 2012 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK.
BornJune 11, 1926
DiedFebruary 22, 2012(85)
BornJune 11, 1926
DiedFebruary 22, 2012(85)
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Known for

Dick Dickman P.I. (2008)
Dick Dickman P.I.
7.6
  • Actor
  • 2008
Wild About Harry (2000)
Wild About Harry
6.0
  • Tommy Trainor
  • 2000
Ben Kingsley in Testimony (1987)
Testimony
7.1
  • Carnival Fat Man
  • 1987
Under and Over
TV Series
  • Quinn

Credits

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Actor

  • The Kevin Bishop Show (2008)
    The Kevin Bishop Show
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Frank Carson
    • 2009
  • Best of British Variety (2009)
    Best of British Variety
    Video
    • 2009
  • Dick Dickman P.I. (2008)
    Dick Dickman P.I.
    7.6
    • 2008
  • Wild About Harry (2000)
    Wild About Harry
    6.0
    • Tommy Trainor
    • 2000
  • Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds (1996)
    Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Frank Carson
    • 1996
  • Noel's House Party (1991)
    Noel's House Party
    6.3
    TV Series
    • 1993–1995
  • Character Building
    Video
    • 1995
  • Motormouth (1988)
    Motormouth
    6.2
    TV Series
    • 1990
  • Eddie Large and Syd Little in The Little and Large Show (1978)
    The Little and Large Show
    5.1
    TV Series
    • 1989
  • Summertime Special (1986)
    Summertime Special
    TV Series
    • 1987–1988
  • Ben Kingsley in Testimony (1987)
    Testimony
    7.1
    • Carnival Fat Man
    • 1987
  • Roland Rat: The Series (1985)
    Roland Rat: The Series
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Hans Q. Krakenspiner
    • 1986
  • The Kenny Everett Television Show (1981)
    The Kenny Everett Television Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Various
    • 1982
  • Good Health (1974)
    Good Health
    TV Series
    • The Teeth (voice)
    • 1981
  • The Ballyskillen Opera House
    TV Series
    • Frank O'Grady
    • 1981

Soundtrack

  • Sally James, John Gorman, and Chris Tarrant in Tiswas (1974)
    Tiswas
    7.7
    TV Series
    • performer: "Home on the Range"
    • 1979

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The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club: The Complete Second Series
Clip 2:19
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club: The Complete Second Series
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven
Trailer 1:20
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven
Trailer 1:20
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Crocodile
  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • June 11, 1926
    • Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
  • Died
    • February 22, 2012
    • Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK(complications from stomach cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Ruth Carson1953 - present (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He spent 3 years with the Parachute Regiment in the Middle East in the 1950s
  • Trademarks
      catchphrase: "It's the way I tell 'em"

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