Bernard Manning
English comedian and nightclub owner (1930–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the opera singer in Australia, see Bernard Manning (singer).
Bernard John Manning (13 August 1930 – 18 June 2007) was an English comedian and nightclub owner.[1][2]
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Birth name | Bernard John Manning |
Born | (1930-08-13)13 August 1930 Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
Died | 18 June 2007(2007-06-18) (aged 76) Crumpsall, Manchester, England |
Medium | Stand-up |
Years active | 1950s–2007 |
Genres | Blue comedy, insult comedy |
Subject(s) | Ethnicity, women, stereotypes, minority groups |
Spouse | Veronica Finneran (1986; her death) |
Children | Bernard Manning Jr |
Notable works and roles | The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club, The Comedians, The Embassy Club |
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Manning gained a high profile on British television during the 1970s, appearing on shows such as The Comedians and The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club. His act became controversial as attitudes changed, with the result that Manning was rarely seen on television in the last few decades of his career.[3] However, he continued to perform at live venues until his death.[4][5]