Benny Hill

Description: (Comedian, Actor, Singer and Writer who is Best Remembered for his Television Programme 'The Benny Hill Show')

Acclaimed British comedian, Benny Hill, best known for his own program, ‘The Benny Hill Show’, earned an international cult following for his comedy. The show was immensely popular, running for more than three decades in more than 109 countries across the world. Born into a lower middle class family, Hill did many odd jobs for livelihood, including that of a milkman and a driver, before he got work as a stage manager. All through his teenage years, he had dreamt of making it big in the world of entertainment. In order to fulfil this dream, he came to London at the tender age of 16 to pursue a career in comedy. However, he could not connect with audiences while he was on stage and he wasn’t quite successful with his attempt on radio either. It was at television that he found success and fame. He began his career in television with the show, ‘Hi There’ and later went on to create the legendary TV comedy, ‘The Benny Hill Show’. He also appeared in a number of films. He never married all through his life.To learn more interesting and intriguing facts about his childhood, personal life and achievements, scroll down and continue to read this biography.

Overview

Birthday January 21, 1924 (Aquarius)
Born In England
Alternative names Alfred Hawthorne Hill
City Southampton, England
Died on April 20, 1992
Spouse/Ex- Stephanie Marrian
Parents
Relatives Diana Hill, Leonard Hill

Did you know

What is Benny Hill famous for? Benny Hill was famous for his comedic sketches and slapstick humor on television.
When did The Benny Hill Show first air? The Benny Hill Show first aired on television in 1955.
What was Benny Hill's signature tune? Benny Hill's signature tune was "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph.
Where was The Benny Hill Show primarily filmed? The Benny Hill Show was primarily filmed in and around London, England.
How many years did The Benny Hill Show run on television? The Benny Hill Show ran on television for over 30 years, from 1955 to 1991.
All Filters