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My Take
Frankie Howerd is the kind of comedian I find endlessly endearing. His whole act was built on hesitation, mock outrage, and that famously fussy, conspiratorial delivery that pulled audiences in before the punchline ever arrived. Born in York in 1917, he wove his way through stage, film, and television, earning an OBE and a permanent place in British comedy lore. What moves me is how he turned awkwardness itself into a weapon. That sort of self-deprecating, rhythm-driven humor ages remarkably well, and I think performers still quietly borrow his timing. A genuine original who deserves to stay remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frankie Howerd
- Name (Japanese)
- フランキー・ハワード
- Reading
- ふらんきー・はわーど
- Born
- March 6, 1917 – April 19, 1992
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- York, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / television presenter / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie%20Howerd
Frequently asked questions
When was Frankie Howerd born?
March 6, 1917 – April 19, 1992.
Where is Frankie Howerd from?
Frankie Howerd is from York, United Kingdom.
What does Frankie Howerd do?
Frankie Howerd works as actor, comedian, television presenter, stage actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.