Frank Carson

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Nov 06, 1926 (98 years old)
Death date
Feb 22, 2012

Frank Carson

Known For

Dick Dickman, P.I.
1h 45m
Movie 2008

Dick Dickman, P.I.

A vanity project by Wexford-based comedian Barry O'Neill, starring and directing and writing. About Ireland's answer to Inspector Clouseau, supported by a cast of Irish stars who were presumably roped into this to help Barry. A bumbling wannabe private detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of a fiddle player much to the irritation of police officers who have been assigned to the case. The private detective finds himself in over his head when evidence points to a Russian mobster.

When Comedy Changed Forever
0h 55m
Movie 2006

When Comedy Changed Forever

The history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a link between old-style acts such as Bernard Manning and modern phenomena like Little Britain.

An Audience with Freddie Starr
1h 14m
Movie 1996

An Audience with Freddie Starr

A celebrity audience pays tribute to the inimitable Freddie Starr, one of Britain's zaniest comedians.

An Audience with Ken Dodd
1h 15m
Movie 1994

An Audience with Ken Dodd

Marking 40 years in show business, legendary comedian and entertainer Ken Dodd presents this comedy extravaganza, entertaining a host of celebrities including Frank Carson, Samantha Fox and Warren Mitchell.

Testimony
2h 37m
Movie 1988

Testimony

The story of the great Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and his life and career during the rule of Stalin.

Biography

Hugh Francis "Frank" Carson KSG (6 November 1926 – 22 February 2012) was a Northern Irish comedian and actor, best known on television in series such as The Comedians and Tiswas. He was a member of the entertainment charity the Grand Order of Water Rats.

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