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* ''Film/TwiceRoundTheDaffodils'' (1962) -- Henry Halfpenny
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Kenneth Charles Williams (22 February 1926 -- 15 April 1988) was an English actor, comedian and radio personality, mostly known for his 26 appearances in the ''Film/CarryOn'' film series, and several TV appearances.

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Kenneth Charles Williams (22 February 1926 -- 15 April 1988) was an English actor, comedian and radio personality, mostly known for his 26 appearances in the ''Film/CarryOn'' film series, ''Film/CarryOnSeries'', and several TV appearances.
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* ''Film/RaisingTheWind'' (1961) -- Harold Chesney

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* ''Series/HancocksHalfHour'', 6 episodes:
** "The Alpine Holiday" (1957) -- Yodeller of Dulwich
** "Lady Chatterley's Revenge" (1957) -- Rep Company Producer
** "The Russian Prince" (1957) -- Prince Nicolai
** "The New Neighbour" (1957) -- Policeman
** "The Pianist" (1957) -- Prince Paul
** "The Auction" (1957) -- Old Man
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* ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'' (1966) -- Dr. Orlando Watt

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* ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'' (1966) -- Dr. Orlando Olando Watt
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* ''Film/FollowThatCamel'' (1967) -- Commandant Maximilian Burger

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* ''Film/FollowThatCamel'' (1967) -- Commandant Maximilian BurgerBurger/Lady Jane's Baby
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* ''Film/CarryOnTeacher'' (1959) -- Edwin Milton

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* ''Film/CarryOnTeacher'' (1959) -- Mr. Edwin Milton



* ''Film/CarryOnSpying'' (1964) -- Desmond Simpkins
* ''Film/CarryOnCleo'' (1964) -- Julius Caesar

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* ''Film/CarryOnSpying'' (1964) -- Agent Desmond Simpkins
* ''Film/CarryOnCleo'' (1964) -- Julius CaesarUsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar



* ''Film/CarryOnLoving'' (1970) -- Percival Snooper

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* ''Film/CarryOnLoving'' (1970) -- Mr. Percival Snooper



* ''Film/CarryOnAtYourConvenience'' (1971) -- W.C. Boggs

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* ''Film/CarryOnAtYourConvenience'' (1971) -- Mr. W.C. Boggs



* ''Film/CarryOnAbroad'' (1972) -- Stuart Farquhar

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* ''Film/CarryOnAbroad'' (1972) -- Mr. Stuart Farquhar
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* ''Film/CarryOnEmmannuelle'' (1978) -- Emile Prevert

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* ''Film/CarryOnEmmannuelle'' (1978) -- Emile PrevertPrévert
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* ''Series/{{Jackanory}}'' (1968-86) -- Narrator
* ''WesternAnimation/WilloTheWisp1981'' (1981) -- Narrator

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* ''Series/{{Jackanory}}'' ''Series/{{Jackanory}}'', 69 episodes (1968-86) -- Narrator
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* ''WesternAnimation/WilloTheWisp1981'' ''{{WesternAnimation/Willo the Wisp|1981}}'', 26 episodes (1981) -- Narrator
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* ''Film/CarryOnCowboy'' (1965) -- Mayor Judge Burke

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* ''Film/DontLoseYourHead'' (1966) -- Citizen Camembert

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* ''Film/CarryOnSergeant'' (1958) -- James Bailey

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* ''Film/CarryOnSergeant'' (1958) -- Private James Bailey
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* ''Film/CarryOnSergeant'' (1958) -- James Bailey
* ''Film/CarryOnNurse'' (1959) -- Oliver Reckitt
* ''Film/CarryOnTeacher'' (1959) -- Edwin Milton
* ''Film/CarryOnConstable'' (1960) -- Constable Stanley Benson
* ''Film/CarryOnRegardless'' (1961) -- Francis Courtenay
* ''Film/CarryOnCruising'' (1962) -- First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks
* ''Film/CarryOnJack'' (1963) -- Captain Fearless
* ''Film/CarryOnSpying'' (1964) -- Desmond Simpkins
* ''Film/CarryOnCleo'' (1964) -- Julius Caesar
* ''Film/CarryOnCowboy'' (1965) -- Mayor Judge Burke
* ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'' (1966) -- Dr. Orlando Watt
* ''Film/DontLoseYourHead'' (1966) -- Citizen Camembert
* ''Film/FollowThatCamel'' (1967) -- Commandant Maximilian Burger
* ''Film/CarryOnDoctor'' (1968) -- Dr. Kenneth Tinkle
* ''Film/CarryOnUpTheKhyber'' (1968) -- Rhandi Lal, the Khasi of Kalabar
* ''Film/CarryOnCamping'' (1969) -- Dr. Kenneth Soaper
* ''Film/CarryOnAgainDoctor'' (1969) -- Dr. Frederick Carver
* ''Film/CarryOnLoving'' (1970) -- Percival Snooper
* ''Film/CarryOnHenry'' (1971) -- Thomas Cromwell
* ''Film/CarryOnAtYourConvenience'' (1971) -- W.C. Boggs
* ''Film/CarryOnMatron'' (1972) -- Sir Bernard Cutting
* ''Film/CarryOnAbroad'' (1972) -- Stuart Farquhar
* ''Film/CarryOnDick'' (1974) -- Captain Desmond Fancey
* ''Film/CarryOnBehind'' (1975) -- Professor Roland Crump
* ''Film/ThatsCarryOn'' (1977) -- AsHimself
* ''Film/CarryOnEmmannuelle'' (1978) -- Emile Prevert
* ''WesternAnimation/TheThiefAndTheCobbler'' (1993) -- Goblet/Tickle

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* ''Series/{{Jackanory}}'' (1968-86) -- Narrator
* ''WesternAnimation/WilloTheWisp1981'' (1981) -- Narrator
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However, behind the scenes, Williams was facing problems in his personal life. Upon realizing as a young man that he was homosexual, [[{{gayngst}} he spent most of his life resenting and hating himself]], due to being [[RaisedCatholic raised Methodist Catholic]]. Then he began to become depressed and suicidal, eventually being found dead in his flat on April 15th 1988 after an overdose of antidepressants. Whether it was an accident or a suicide is debatable to this day. His diaries from his adulthood were collected up and published, and are loved by thousands of Kenneth Williams fans around the world.

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However, behind the scenes, Williams was facing problems in his personal life. Upon realizing as a young man that he was homosexual, [[{{gayngst}} he spent most of his life resenting and hating himself]], due to being [[RaisedCatholic raised Methodist Catholic]].Catholic. Then he began to become depressed and suicidal, eventually being found dead in his flat on April 15th 1988 after an overdose of antidepressants. Whether it was an accident or a suicide is debatable to this day. His diaries from his adulthood were collected up and published, and are loved by thousands of Kenneth Williams fans around the world.

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* FamousLastWords: The final entry in his diaries records the status of various medical ailments, but then abruptly cuts off with five words that have fuelled speculation that his death was no accident:
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* ProfaneLastWords: The final entry in his diaries records the status of various medical ailments, but then abruptly cuts off with five words that have fuelled speculation that his death was no accident:
--> "Oh, what's the bloody point?"
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He joined the army in UsefulNotes/WorldWarII and entertained many of the soldiers, realizing he wanted to become an actor. He began in theater in his twenties, appearing in ''Theatre/AnInspectorCalls'' and ''Theatre/TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest'' as well as other West End stage productions, before being picked up by Tony Hancock to be in ''Radio/HancocksHalfHour'' alongside Creator/HattieJacques and Creator/SidJames to play characters in comedy sketches.

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He joined the army in UsefulNotes/WorldWarII and entertained many of the soldiers, realizing he wanted to become an actor. He began in theater in his twenties, appearing in ''Theatre/AnInspectorCalls'' and ''Theatre/TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest'' as well as other West End stage productions, before being picked up by Tony Hancock Creator/TonyHancock to be in ''Radio/HancocksHalfHour'' alongside Creator/HattieJacques and Creator/SidJames to play characters in comedy sketches.
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Kenneth Charles Williams (February 22nd 1926 -- April 15th 1988) was an English actor, comedian and radio personality, mostly known for his 26 appearances in the ''Film/CarryOn'' film series, and several TV appearances.

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Kenneth Charles Williams (February 22nd (22 February 1926 -- 15 April 15th 1988) was an English actor, comedian and radio personality, mostly known for his 26 appearances in the ''Film/CarryOn'' film series, and several TV appearances.
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Between the films, Williams continued to appear on television, radio and stage, also appearing as a guest star on many projects (such as ''Series/{{Jackanory}}'') in the media. He eventually gained his own television segment on the show ''An Audience With...'', in which he performed stand-up and had celebrity guests. One of the last things he ever did was voice the characters of ''WesternAnimation/WilloTheWisp'' in 1981.

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Between the films, Williams continued to appear on television, radio and stage, also appearing as a guest star on many projects (such as ''Series/{{Jackanory}}'') in the media. He eventually gained his own television segment on the show ''An Audience With...'', in which he performed stand-up and had celebrity guests. One of the last things he ever did was voice the characters of ''WesternAnimation/WilloTheWisp'' in 1981.
''WesternAnimation/WilloTheWisp1981''.

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