Frank Carson(1926-2012)

Actor

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The Comedians (1971–1993)

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.

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Known for

Wild About Harry

6.0

Tommy Trainor

2000

Dick Dickman P.I.

7.6

Actor

2008

Under and Over

TV Series

Quinn

Comedy Playhouse

7.2

TV Series

Irish Landlord

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Actor

Best of British Variety
Video
- 2009
Dick Dickman P.I.
7.6
- 2008
Wild About Harry
6.0
- Tommy Trainor
- 2000
Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds
6.3
TV Series
- Frank Carson
- 1996
Noel's House Party
6.3
TV Series
- 1993–1995
Character Building
Video
- 1995
Motormouth
6.6
TV Series
- 1990
The Little and Large Show
5.1
TV Series
- 1989
Summertime Special
TV Series
- 1987–1988
Testimony
7.0
- Carnival Fat Man
- 1987
Roland Rat: The Series
6.7
TV Series
- Hans Q. Krakenspiner
- 1986
The Kenny Everett Television Show
7.2
TV Series
- Various
- 1982
Good Health
TV Series
- The Teeth (voice)
- 1981
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

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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

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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