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Fred Karno(1866-1941)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Fred Karno was born on 26 March 1866 in Exeter, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Mother, Don't Rush Me (1936), The Bad Companions (1932) and My Old Duchess (1934). He was married to Marie T. L. Moore and Edith Cuthbert. He died on 18 September 1941 in Dorset, England, UK.
BornMarch 26, 1866
DiedSeptember 18, 1941(75)
BornMarch 26, 1866
DiedSeptember 18, 1941(75)
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Known for

Mother, Don't Rush Me
  • Writer
  • 1936
The Bad Companions
  • Writer
  • 1932
My Old Duchess (1934)
My Old Duchess
5.8
  • Writer
  • 1934
Jail Birds (1940)
Jail Birds
4.7
  • Writer
  • 1940

Credits

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Writer

  • Jail Birds (1940)
    Jail Birds
    4.7
    • sketch
    • 1940
  • Mother, Don't Rush Me
    • sketch
    • 1936
  • My Old Duchess (1934)
    My Old Duchess
    5.8
    • sketch Mumming Bird
    • 1934
  • Post Haste
    Short
    • writer
    • 1933
  • Sign Please
    Short
    • music hall sketch: The Salesmen
    • 1933
  • Tooth Will Out
    Short
    • writer
    • 1933
  • The Bailiffs (1932)
    The Bailiffs
    4.3
    Short
    • story
    • 1932
  • The Bad Companions
    • Writer
    • 1932
  • Jail Birds
    Short
    • sketch
    • 1923
  • Mumming Birds
    Short
    • sketch
    • 1923
  • Early Birds
    Short
    • sketch
    • 1923
  • At the Music Hall (1907)
    At the Music Hall
    4.4
    Short
    • vaudeville sketch
    • 1907
  • A Raid on a Club
    Short
    • sketch
    • 1905

Actor

  • The Bailiffs (1932)
    The Bailiffs
    4.3
    Short
    • Man in street (uncredited)
    • 1932
  • Early Birds
    Short
    • The Jew
    • 1923

Producer

  • Mother, Don't Rush Me
    • producer
    • 1936

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 26, 1866
    • Exeter, England, UK
  • Died
    • September 18, 1941
    • Dorset, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Marie T. L. MooreJune 1927 - September 18, 1941 (his death)
  • Children
    • Fred Karno Jr.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Karno was the founder and head of The Karno Company, a famous leading British comedy theatrical touring company in the early Twentieth Century. His players included Charles Chaplin, his brother Syd Chaplin, and Stan Laurel.
  • Quotes
    When in doubt, fall on your arse.
  • Trademark
    Known for pioneering many slapstick comedy gags such as "pieing".

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