Name: Frankie Howerd
Date of Birth: 6 March 1917 Died just before he was to begin filming his third "Carry On..." movie, Carry on Columbus (1992). His famous stammering and hesitation bits actually stemmed from a severe, longstanding case of stage fright. Died during the same weekend as fellow comedian Benny Hill. His manager and partner was Dennis Heymer. They first met in 1955 and stayed together until Frankie's death. Dennis Heymer died on 15 May 2009. The relationship between Frankie Howerd and Dennis Heymer was featured in a BBC drama Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (2008) (TV). ... Read more Frankie Howerd movies (actor)User Comments |
