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Frank Carson(1926-2012)

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Frank Carson
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Frank Carson was born on 11 June 1926 in Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. He was an actor, known for Wild About Harry (2000), Dick Dickman P.I. (2008) and Under and Over (1971). He was married to Ruth Carson. He died on 22 February 2012 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK.
BornJune 11, 1926
DiedFebruary 22, 2012(85)
BornJune 11, 1926
DiedFebruary 22, 2012(85)
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Known for

Wild About Harry (2000)
Wild About Harry
6.0
  • Tommy Trainor
  • 2000
Dick Dickman P.I. (2008)
Dick Dickman P.I.
7.6
  • Actor
  • 2008
Under and Over
TV Series
  • Quinn
Comedy Playhouse (1961)
Comedy Playhouse
7.2
TV Series
  • Irish Landlord

Credits

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Actor

  • Best of British Variety (2009)
    Best of British Variety
    Video
    • 2009
  • Dick Dickman P.I. (2008)
    Dick Dickman P.I.
    7.6
    • 2008
  • Wild About Harry (2000)
    Wild About Harry
    6.0
    • Tommy Trainor
    • 2000
  • Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds (1996)
    Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Frank Carson
    • 1996
  • Noel's House Party (1991)
    Noel's House Party
    6.3
    TV Series
    • 1993–1995
  • Character Building
    Video
    • 1995
  • Motormouth (1988)
    Motormouth
    6.6
    TV Series
    • 1990
  • Eddie Large and Syd Little in The Little and Large Show (1978)
    The Little and Large Show
    5.1
    TV Series
    • 1989
  • Summertime Special (1986)
    Summertime Special
    TV Series
    • 1987–1988
  • Ben Kingsley in Testimony (1987)
    Testimony
    7.0
    • Carnival Fat Man
    • 1987
  • Roland Rat: The Series (1985)
    Roland Rat: The Series
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Hans Q. Krakenspiner
    • 1986
  • The Kenny Everett Television Show (1981)
    The Kenny Everett Television Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Various
    • 1982
  • Good Health (1974)
    Good Health
    TV Series
    • The Teeth (voice)
    • 1981
  • Sally James, John Gorman, and Chris Tarrant in Tiswas (1974)
    Tiswas
    7.7
    TV Series
    • 1981
  • The Ballyskillen Opera House
    TV Series
    • Frank O'Grady
    • 1981

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The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club: The Complete Second Series
Clip 2:19
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club: The Complete Second Series
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven
Trailer 1:20
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven
Trailer 1:20
The Best of the Comedians: Series One To Seven

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Crocodile
  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • June 11, 1926
    • Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
  • Died
    • February 22, 2012
    • Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK(complications from stomach cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Ruth Carson1953 - present (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    In 2004 was chosen as one of the celebrities to appear on I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002), but at the last minute it was decided he was too senior and DJ Mike Read was drafted in as a replacement
  • Trademarks
      catchphrase: "It's the way I tell 'em"

FAQ

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  • When did Frank Carson die?
    February 22, 2012
  • How did Frank Carson die?
    Complications from stomach cancer
  • How old was Frank Carson when he died?
    85 years old
  • Where did Frank Carson die?
    Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
  • When was Frank Carson born?
    June 11, 1926

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