Tony Hancock(1924-1968)
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Tony Hancock was born in Birmingham, England, the son of John and
Lillian Hancock. He was educated at Durlston Court, Swanage, and
Bradfield College, Reading. He served in the R.A.F. (ground crew)
during the war. In 1942 he was in the R.A.F. Gang Show. He was
de-mobbed in 1946. He appeared at the Windmill Theatre, London in 1948.
His radio show "Hancock's Half Hour" ran from 1954 - 1959, written by
Ray Galton and
Alan Simpson with co-stars
Hattie Jacques,
Kenneth Williams,
Sidney James and
Bill Kerr. This popular show was
adopted by TV and the shows were re-recorded and broadcast 1956-1960.
