Frankie Howerd Biography

- Was born under the astrological sun sign of Pisces.

- Was a keen rambler, and loved walking in the countryside.

- Originally took up drama in order to try and overcome his shyness.

- Worked as an office clerk before he went into show business.

- Made frequent jokes about the prime minister.

- Suffered from depression throughout his life, and was prescribed LSD by his psychiatrist.

- Recorded the popular childrens’ song “Three Little Fishies” several times during his career.

- When his one-man TV show “The Frankie Howerd Show” was broadcast in the United States in 1976, it brought in enormous ratings, beating out several other top TV shows of the day, including the highly popular “King of Kensington”.

- Made frequent jokes about the Prime Minister of the Day.

- Grew up in Eltham, Kent, which also produced the famous comedian, Bob Hope.

- Had a T-shirt company, The Frankie Howerd Clothing Range, which produced T-shirts bearing variations on the theme of “Frankie Says”.

- Was famous for his catch-phrases, such as “Titter ye not” and Ooh yes, missus!”

- Died one day before Benny Hill, another famous comedian of the Sixties.

- He was awarded the OBE in 1977.