Born in 1935, Inman made his stage debut aged 13. He worked in retail in London as a young adult and after four years left to earn his Equity Card. He made his West End debut in the 1960s, and his television debut in an episode of A Slight Case of ... entitled The Enemy Within in 1965, next appearing in an episode of Two in Clover in 1970. After a successful pilot of Are You Being Served?, Inman played the camp Mr. Humphries in the sitcom from 1972 to 1985. This role made him a household name and won him awards, including BBC TV Personality of the Year. In his later years, Inman became a well known pantomime dame. He died of hepatitis in 2007, aged 71.
Early life
Inman was born in 1935 in Preston, Lancashire, and was often said to be a cousin of actress Josephine Tewson, though she has denied the relationship. At the age of 12, Inman moved with his parents to Blackpool where his mother ran a boarding house, while his father owned a hairdressing business. As a child, he enjoyed dressmaking. He was educated at Claridge House in Preston, and then a secondary modern. Inman always wanted to be an actor, and his parents paid for him to have elocution lessons at the local church hall. At the age of 13 he made his stage debut in the Pavilion on Blackpool's South Pier, in a melodrama entitled Freda. Aged 15, he took a job at the pier, making tea, clearing up and playing parts in plays.
John Samuel Inman (born November 26, 1962) is an Americanprofessional golfer and college men's golf head coach. He is the younger brother of professional golfer Joe Inman.
John Inman & Sally Thomsett interview (Sitcom Weekend - This Morning, 1997)
This Morning, 23/05/1997 - John Inman and Sally Thomsett promote Channel 4's SItcom Weekend.
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published: 05 Jul 2017
Odd Man Out S01E02 Money, Money, Money
When the factory runs into financial problems, Neville hopes to secure an overdraft. But Dorothy has her own plan - to marry him into money.
published: 21 Feb 2019
Remembering John Inman - Adele Kenny
A tribute to John Inman (Mr. Humphries of Are You Being Served?). Background music is Inman's recording of Are You Being Served, Sir?.
published: 23 May 2009
Odd Man Out 1977 A Chip Off the Old Block
Neville owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop when he is brought the news that his father has just died and left him Littlehampton rock factory. He is now a part-owner of the factory but it is running at a loss and the bank wants its money.
published: 26 Dec 2013
Odd Man Out Series 1 Episode 5 Whos A Pretty Baby
FINAL EPISODE :( Odd Man Out is a Rare British comedy television starring John Inman. Only one was made with seven s in 1977 as . All the Episodes from the .
published: 11 Nov 2017
Are You Being Served? - The Movie - Trailer
Are You Being Served? - The Movie is now available on DVD: http://mad.mn/areyoubeingserveddvd
ARE YOU BEING SERVED? remains one of the BBC's most popular, evergreen thanks to its famous catchphrases and outrageous characters. This 1977 feature-film version includes all the wonderful in-store interaction audiences came to love, before jetting the staff to a hilarious holiday of hi-jinks. Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith, Arthur English, Harold Bennett and guest star Andrew Sachs (FAWLTY TOWERS) have "all done very well!"
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published: 14 Sep 2015
Mr Humphries Pretends to be a Customer | Are You Being Served?
In order to boost sales, some of the staff pretend to be customers. Mr Humphries seems to be doing well, but it doesn't quite go to plan.
Season 5 Episode 1.
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This Morning, 23/05/1997 - John Inman and Sally Thomsett promote Channel 4's SItcom Weekend.
Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. (Most clips removed...
This Morning, 23/05/1997 - John Inman and Sally Thomsett promote Channel 4's SItcom Weekend.
Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. (Most clips removed, as requested.)
This Morning, 23/05/1997 - John Inman and Sally Thomsett promote Channel 4's SItcom Weekend.
Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. (Most clips removed, as requested.)
Neville owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop when he is brought the news that his father has just died and left him Littlehampton rock factory. He is now a part-...
Neville owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop when he is brought the news that his father has just died and left him Littlehampton rock factory. He is now a part-owner of the factory but it is running at a loss and the bank wants its money.
Neville owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop when he is brought the news that his father has just died and left him Littlehampton rock factory. He is now a part-owner of the factory but it is running at a loss and the bank wants its money.
FINAL EPISODE :( Odd Man Out is a Rare British comedy television starring John Inman. Only one was made with seven s in 1977 as . All the Episodes from the .
FINAL EPISODE :( Odd Man Out is a Rare British comedy television starring John Inman. Only one was made with seven s in 1977 as . All the Episodes from the .
FINAL EPISODE :( Odd Man Out is a Rare British comedy television starring John Inman. Only one was made with seven s in 1977 as . All the Episodes from the .
Are You Being Served? - The Movie is now available on DVD: http://mad.mn/areyoubeingserveddvd
ARE YOU BEING SERVED? remains one of the BBC's most popular, ever...
Are You Being Served? - The Movie is now available on DVD: http://mad.mn/areyoubeingserveddvd
ARE YOU BEING SERVED? remains one of the BBC's most popular, evergreen thanks to its famous catchphrases and outrageous characters. This 1977 feature-film version includes all the wonderful in-store interaction audiences came to love, before jetting the staff to a hilarious holiday of hi-jinks. Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith, Arthur English, Harold Bennett and guest star Andrew Sachs (FAWLTY TOWERS) have "all done very well!"
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Are You Being Served? - The Movie is now available on DVD: http://mad.mn/areyoubeingserveddvd
ARE YOU BEING SERVED? remains one of the BBC's most popular, evergreen thanks to its famous catchphrases and outrageous characters. This 1977 feature-film version includes all the wonderful in-store interaction audiences came to love, before jetting the staff to a hilarious holiday of hi-jinks. Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith, Arthur English, Harold Bennett and guest star Andrew Sachs (FAWLTY TOWERS) have "all done very well!"
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In order to boost sales, some of the staff pretend to be customers. Mr Humphries seems to be doing well, but it doesn't quite go to plan.
Season 5 Episode 1.
...
In order to boost sales, some of the staff pretend to be customers. Mr Humphries seems to be doing well, but it doesn't quite go to plan.
Season 5 Episode 1.
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In order to boost sales, some of the staff pretend to be customers. Mr Humphries seems to be doing well, but it doesn't quite go to plan.
Season 5 Episode 1.
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This Morning, 23/05/1997 - John Inman and Sally Thomsett promote Channel 4's SItcom Weekend.
Not my copyright - just sharing found ephemera. (Most clips removed, as requested.)
Neville owns a Blackpool fish and chip shop when he is brought the news that his father has just died and left him Littlehampton rock factory. He is now a part-owner of the factory but it is running at a loss and the bank wants its money.
FINAL EPISODE :( Odd Man Out is a Rare British comedy television starring John Inman. Only one was made with seven s in 1977 as . All the Episodes from the .
Are You Being Served? - The Movie is now available on DVD: http://mad.mn/areyoubeingserveddvd
ARE YOU BEING SERVED? remains one of the BBC's most popular, evergreen thanks to its famous catchphrases and outrageous characters. This 1977 feature-film version includes all the wonderful in-store interaction audiences came to love, before jetting the staff to a hilarious holiday of hi-jinks. Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister, Wendy Richard, Arthur Brough, Nicholas Smith, Arthur English, Harold Bennett and guest star Andrew Sachs (FAWLTY TOWERS) have "all done very well!"
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In order to boost sales, some of the staff pretend to be customers. Mr Humphries seems to be doing well, but it doesn't quite go to plan.
Season 5 Episode 1.
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Watch unmissable BBC and ITV shows, any time. Discover thousands of hours of British TV boxsets, from world-class drama, comedy, and documentaries, to jaw-dropping natural history and award-winning kids’ shows.
Born in 1935, Inman made his stage debut aged 13. He worked in retail in London as a young adult and after four years left to earn his Equity Card. He made his West End debut in the 1960s, and his television debut in an episode of A Slight Case of ... entitled The Enemy Within in 1965, next appearing in an episode of Two in Clover in 1970. After a successful pilot of Are You Being Served?, Inman played the camp Mr. Humphries in the sitcom from 1972 to 1985. This role made him a household name and won him awards, including BBC TV Personality of the Year. In his later years, Inman became a well known pantomime dame. He died of hepatitis in 2007, aged 71.
Early life
Inman was born in 1935 in Preston, Lancashire, and was often said to be a cousin of actress Josephine Tewson, though she has denied the relationship. At the age of 12, Inman moved with his parents to Blackpool where his mother ran a boarding house, while his father owned a hairdressing business. As a child, he enjoyed dressmaking. He was educated at Claridge House in Preston, and then a secondary modern. Inman always wanted to be an actor, and his parents paid for him to have elocution lessons at the local church hall. At the age of 13 he made his stage debut in the Pavilion on Blackpool's South Pier, in a melodrama entitled Freda. Aged 15, he took a job at the pier, making tea, clearing up and playing parts in plays.
... Monday night that he will be released, ending an eight-year tenure as a perennial Pro Bowler who arrived in the 49ers’ first free agency class under Kyle Shanahan and JohnLynch," Inman wrote.