Bud Flanagan
British comedian, singer and actor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the British entertainer. For the American 1930s film actor, Edward "Bud" Flanagan, see Dennis O'Keefe.
Bud Flanagan, OBE (born Chaim Reuben Weintrop, 14 October 1896 – 20 October 1968) was a British music hall and vaudeville entertainer and comedian, and later a television and film actor. He was best known as being one half of the comedy and music act Flanagan and Allen with his partner Chesney Allen. Flanagan was famous as a wartime entertainer and his achievements were recognised when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1959.
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Bud Flanagan | |
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Born | Chaim Reuben Weintrop (1896-10-14)14 October 1896 Whitechapel, London, England |
Died | 20 October 1968(1968-10-20) (aged 72) Kingston, London, England |
Resting place | Golders Green Crematorium, London, England |
Other names | Robert Winthrop |
Occupation(s) | Music hall entertainer, comedian, television and film actor |
Known for | Music hall comedy double act |
Spouse |
Ann Quinn (m. 1925) |
Children | 1 |
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