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In 1967, he starred in ''Lieutenant Tenant'', the first [[Creator/TheBBC BBC2]] play to be shown in colour.

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In TheSixties, he appeared in three ''Film/CarryOn'' films, then worked for Creator/PeterRogersAndGeraldThomas again in ''Film/RaisingTheWind'', and in 1967, he starred in ''Lieutenant Tenant'', the first [[Creator/TheBBC BBC2]] play to be shown in colour.


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Jimmy Thompson, born James Edward Thompson, (30 October 1925 – 21 April 2005), was a British actor best known for his work on stage and for playing Sam Turner the barman in ''Film/CarryOnCruising''.

In 1956, he became famous from his impersonation of Music/{{Liberace}} on stage in ''For Amusement Only''. He and his wife, Nina, co-authored a musical comedy called ''The Quiz Kid'' in 1959. In 1967, he starred in ''Lieutenant Tenant'', the first [[Creator/TheBBC [=BBC2=]]] play to be shown in colour.

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Jimmy Thompson, born James Edward Thompson, (30 October 1925 – 21 April 2005), was a British actor best known for his work on stage and for playing Sam Turner Turner, the barman in ''Film/CarryOnCruising''.

In 1956, he became famous from for his impersonation of Music/{{Liberace}} on stage in ''For Amusement Only''. He and his wife, Nina, co-authored a musical comedy called ''The Quiz Kid'' in 1959.

In 1967, he starred in ''Lieutenant Tenant'', the first [[Creator/TheBBC [=BBC2=]]] BBC2]] play to be shown in colour.


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* ''Film/RaisingTheWind'' (1961) -- Alex Spendlove
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* ''Series/TheBennyHillShow'', 2 episodes (1970-72) -- Various Roles

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* ''Film/CarryOnJack'' (1964) -- Admiral Horatio Nelson

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Jimmy Thompson, born James Edward Thompson, (30 October 1925 – 21 April 2005), was a British actor best known for his work on stage and for playing Sam Turner the barman in ''Film/CarryOnCruising''.

In 1956, he became famous from his impersonation of Music/{{Liberace}} on stage in ''For Amusement Only''. He and his wife, Nina, co-authored a musical comedy called ''The Quiz Kid'' in 1959. In 1967, he starred in ''Lieutenant Tenant'', the first [[Creator/TheBBC [=BBC2=]]] play to be shown in colour.

After his wife died in 1999, Thompson retired to York. He died at the age of 79.

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!!Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:

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* ''Film/CarryOnRegardless'' (1961) -- Mr. Delling
* ''Film/CarryOnCruising'' (1962) -- Sam Turner
* ''Film/CarryOnJack'' (1964) -- Admiral Horatio Nelson
* ''Film/ThoseMagnificentMenInTheirFlyingMachines'' (1965) -- Photographer

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* ''Series/TheBennyHillShow'', 2 episodes (1970-72) -- Various Roles
* ''Series/GeorgeAndMildred'', episode "And So to Bed" (1978) -- Bed Salesman

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