Fred Emney
Acting
Born February 11, 1900 · Preston, Lancashire, England, UK
Biography
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…
Known For · 34 titles
The Italian Job
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
Oliver!
The World of Wodehouse
Bunny Lake Is Missing
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Men of Affairs
Adventures of a Private Eye
San Ferry Ann
The Sandwich Man
Lock Up Your Daughters
Just like a Woman
The Best of the Adventures
Doctor in Trouble
Up the Chastity Belt
The Fast Lady
Luck of the Navy
The Lilac Domino
Father Came Too!
A Home of Your Own
I've Gotta Horse
Let the People Sing
The Amorous Milkman
Fun at St. Fanny's
The Middle Watch
Under the Table You Must Go
Come Out of the Pantry
Jane Steps Out
She Couldn't Say No
Brewster's Millions
Just William
Let's Make a Night of It
Yes, Madam?
Hold My Hand