Sir Charles Henry Hawtrey (21 September 1858 – 30 July 1923) was an English actor, director, producer and manager. He pursued a successful career as an actor-manager, specialising in debonair, often disreputable, parts in popular comedies. He occasionally played in Sheridan and other classics, but was generally associated with new works by writers including Oscar Wilde and Somerset Maugham.
Born to a long-established county family, Hawtrey was one of three of his parents' five sons to pursue a theatrical career. Before going on the stage he had considered joining the army, but failed to apply himself to the necessary studies to qualify for a commission. Once established as an actor he quickly took on the additional role of a manager, boosted by an early success with his own adaptation of a German farce presented in London as The Private Secretary, which made his fortune. A lifelong gambler, both with theatrical productions and on horseracing, to which he was addicted, he was bankrupted several times during his career.
George Frederick Joffre Hartree (30 November 1914– 27 October 1988), known as Charles Hawtrey, was an English comedy actor and musician.
Beginning at an early age as a boy soprano, he made several records before moving on to the radio. His later career encompassed the theatre (as both actor and director), the cinema (where he regularly appeared supporting Will Hay in the 1930s and '40s in films such as The Ghost of St. Michael's), through the Carry On films, and television.
Life and career
Early life
Born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England in 1914, to William John Hartree (1885-1952) and his wife Alice Hartree (née Crow) (1880-1965) as George Frederick Joffre Hartree, he took his stage name from the theatrical knight, Sir Charles Hawtrey, and encouraged the suggestion that he was his son. However, his father was actually a London car mechanic.
Charles Wright (born May 16, 1961) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, where he performed under the ring namesSir Charles, Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather, and The Goodfather.
Professional wrestling career
Training
Wright first entered professional wrestling after being noticed tending to a bar by wrestlers during the filming of the movie Over the Top. The wrestlers involved gave him the advice that, with his large body type and unique (tattooed) look, he should try seeking out Larry Sharpe and his Monster Factory to get into the business.
United States Wrestling Association (1989–1991)
Eventually Wright parlayed his training into a job with Jerry Lawler in the United States Wrestling Association (USWA) with the gimmick the wrestlers from the bar had given him and took the name The Soultaker, taken from one of the tattoos on his arm. Even with his admitted limited skill set, he was given the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship on October 23, 1989 and held it for about two weeks.
Charles Hawtrey - Rare Short Interview From The 1980s
Charlie was clearly the worse for wear in this very rare interview from around 1984, which has been heavily edited by the broadcaster due to the Carry On star's drunken behaviour.
The interview is therefore very short and sweet.
published: 22 May 2007
Charles Hawtrey - Oh Hello (Funny Carry On Clips)
Various clips of Charles Hawtrey from the Carry On films.
published: 29 Jan 2012
Final Part, Carry On Darkly
Final part of the 1998 Channel 4 documentary "Carry On Darkly".
... Posted the whole programme by request, in 6 parts. ;-)
published: 14 Jan 2010
Prince Charles roasts nervous Australian interviewer
Prince Charles made a video to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a hugely popular Australian show and an interview he will never forget.
published: 08 Nov 2014
Alastair Campbell On Charles Kennedy's Alcoholism | Lorraine
Former Downing Street Press Secretary Alastair Campbell talks to Lorraine about Charles Kennedy's death and Britain's problem with alcohol.
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published: 11 Jun 2015
Kenneth Williams In A Heated Argument
The comedian gets into an argument about politics with Michael Parkinson on his show. The show was recorded and broadcast on Saturday February 17th 1973. The other two guests are Sir John Betjeman and Maggie Smith.
published: 05 May 2007
"Home Sweet Home " Soprano Duet Evelyn Griffiths & Master Charles Hawtrey by MR 112
Yes THE charles Hawtrey from the Carry On Films recorded 24th May 1930
published: 18 Dec 2012
Roy Hudd interviews Charles Hawtrey on 'Movie Memories' in 1984, rare footage.
Charles starred in many old movies, including the Carry On films.
published: 12 Oct 2021
Carry On Again Doctor1969 Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Barbara Windsor
Dr Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.
published: 05 Apr 2021
Carry on Henry 1971 Sid James , Kenneth Williams and Charles Hawtrey
Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy, but although he finds it a turn-off, his equerry, Sir Roger de Loggerley, is enamoured by it and becomes her lover. The lecherous king, meanwhile, decides it is time for a new wife and plots with Thomas Cromwell and Cardinal Wolsey to get rid of Marie.
Charlie was clearly the worse for wear in this very rare interview from around 1984, which has been heavily edited by the broadcaster due to the Carry On star's...
Charlie was clearly the worse for wear in this very rare interview from around 1984, which has been heavily edited by the broadcaster due to the Carry On star's drunken behaviour.
The interview is therefore very short and sweet.
Charlie was clearly the worse for wear in this very rare interview from around 1984, which has been heavily edited by the broadcaster due to the Carry On star's drunken behaviour.
The interview is therefore very short and sweet.
Former Downing Street Press Secretary Alastair Campbell talks to Lorraine about Charles Kennedy's death and Britain's problem with alcohol.
Click here for more:...
Former Downing Street Press Secretary Alastair Campbell talks to Lorraine about Charles Kennedy's death and Britain's problem with alcohol.
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The comedian gets into an argument about politics with Michael Parkinson on his show. The show was recorded and broadcast on Saturday February 17th 1973. The ot...
The comedian gets into an argument about politics with Michael Parkinson on his show. The show was recorded and broadcast on Saturday February 17th 1973. The other two guests are Sir John Betjeman and Maggie Smith.
The comedian gets into an argument about politics with Michael Parkinson on his show. The show was recorded and broadcast on Saturday February 17th 1973. The other two guests are Sir John Betjeman and Maggie Smith.
Dr Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to ...
Dr Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.
Dr Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.
Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy, but although he finds it a turn-off, his equerry, Sir Roger de Loggerley, is en...
Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy, but although he finds it a turn-off, his equerry, Sir Roger de Loggerley, is enamoured by it and becomes her lover. The lecherous king, meanwhile, decides it is time for a new wife and plots with Thomas Cromwell and Cardinal Wolsey to get rid of Marie.
Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy, but although he finds it a turn-off, his equerry, Sir Roger de Loggerley, is enamoured by it and becomes her lover. The lecherous king, meanwhile, decides it is time for a new wife and plots with Thomas Cromwell and Cardinal Wolsey to get rid of Marie.
Charlie was clearly the worse for wear in this very rare interview from around 1984, which has been heavily edited by the broadcaster due to the Carry On star's drunken behaviour.
The interview is therefore very short and sweet.
Former Downing Street Press Secretary Alastair Campbell talks to Lorraine about Charles Kennedy's death and Britain's problem with alcohol.
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The comedian gets into an argument about politics with Michael Parkinson on his show. The show was recorded and broadcast on Saturday February 17th 1973. The other two guests are Sir John Betjeman and Maggie Smith.
Dr Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.
Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy, but although he finds it a turn-off, his equerry, Sir Roger de Loggerley, is enamoured by it and becomes her lover. The lecherous king, meanwhile, decides it is time for a new wife and plots with Thomas Cromwell and Cardinal Wolsey to get rid of Marie.
Sir Charles Henry Hawtrey (21 September 1858 – 30 July 1923) was an English actor, director, producer and manager. He pursued a successful career as an actor-manager, specialising in debonair, often disreputable, parts in popular comedies. He occasionally played in Sheridan and other classics, but was generally associated with new works by writers including Oscar Wilde and Somerset Maugham.
Born to a long-established county family, Hawtrey was one of three of his parents' five sons to pursue a theatrical career. Before going on the stage he had considered joining the army, but failed to apply himself to the necessary studies to qualify for a commission. Once established as an actor he quickly took on the additional role of a manager, boosted by an early success with his own adaptation of a German farce presented in London as The Private Secretary, which made his fortune. A lifelong gambler, both with theatrical productions and on horseracing, to which he was addicted, he was bankrupted several times during his career.