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KENNETH WILLIAM – Comic actor and performer.
Kenneth Williams's professional career began in 1948 in repertory theatre. His potential as a comic performer became apparent he was spotted playing the Dauphin in Bernard Shaw's ST JOAN in the West End in 1954 by radio producer Dennis Main Wilson. Main Wilson cast Williams in HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR, a radio series starring Tony Hancock. Playing mostly funny voice roles, Williams stayed in the series almost to the end, five years later. His nasal, whiny, camp-cockney inflections became very popular with listeners. Later Kenneth Williams joined Kenneth Horne in BEYOND OUR KEN (1958–1964), and its sequel, ROUND THE HORNE (1965–1968). His roles in ROUND THE HORNE included Rambling Syd Rumpo, the eccentric folk singer; J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, a telephone heavy breather and dirty old man; and Sandy of the camp couple Julian and Sandy (Julian was played by Hugh Paddick). Kenneth Williams was also a regular panelist on JUST A MINUTE.
Williams appeared in West End revues including SHARE MY LETTUCE with Maggie Smith, written by Bamber Gascoigne, and PIECES OF EIGHT with Fenella Fielding. In television he was a regular reader on the children's storytelling series JACKANORY and he also voiced the cartoon series WILLO THE WISP.
On film Kenneth Williams was best known for the CARRY ON series (1958–1978) with its double entendre humour. He appeared in more CARRY ON movies than any other actor – “Oooh! Matron!”
Kenneth Williams’ diaries were published posthumously revealing a near obsession with his bowel movements and flatulence.
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The voice recordings have been put together by STUDIO HOUSE. Most formats are available, including MP3 and WAV at high quality recording rates of 48khz and 24bit. The images were created by PROFILE DESIGN.
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KENNETH WILLIAM – Comic actor and performer.
Kenneth Williams's professional career began in 1948 in repertory theatre. His potential as a comic performer became apparent he was spotted playing the Dauphin in Bernard Shaw's ST JOAN in the West End in 1954 by radio producer Dennis Main Wilson. Main Wilson cast Williams in HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR, a radio series starring Tony Hancock. Playing mostly funny voice roles, Williams stayed in the series almost to the end, five years later. His nasal, whiny, camp-cockney inflections became very popular with listeners. Later Kenneth Williams joined Kenneth Horne in BEYOND OUR KEN (1958–1964), and its sequel, ROUND THE HORNE (1965–1968). His roles in ROUND THE HORNE included Rambling Syd Rumpo, the eccentric folk singer; J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, a telephone heavy breather and dirty old man; and Sandy of the camp couple Julian and Sandy (Julian was played by Hugh Paddick). Kenneth Williams was also a regular panelist on JUST A MINUTE.
Williams appeared in West End revues including SHARE MY LETTUCE with Maggie Smith, written by Bamber Gascoigne, and PIECES OF EIGHT with Fenella Fielding. In television he was a regular reader on the children's storytelling series JACKANORY and he also voiced the cartoon series WILLO THE WISP.
On film Kenneth Williams was best known for the CARRY ON series (1958–1978) with its double entendre humour. He appeared in more CARRY ON movies than any other actor – “Oooh! Matron!”
Kenneth Williams’ diaries were published posthumously revealing a near obsession with his bowel movements and flatulence.
STEVE NALLON'S VOICE BOX is a collection of impressions and characters from the voice artist and actor. The full range of choices can be accessed by clicking the yellow box icon THE VOICE BOX on his website nallon.com - there is also a CONTACT icon at the top of the screen on this site.
The voice recordings have been put together by STUDIO HOUSE. Most formats are available, including MP3 and WAV at high quality recording rates of 48khz and 24bit. The images were created by PROFILE DESIGN.
