Fred Emney
Frederick Arthur Round Emney was an English character actor and comedian.
Emney was born in Prescot, Lancashire, the son of Blanche and Fred Emney, a music hall entertainer. His great-uncle was the actor Arthur Williams. Emney junior grew up in London and was educated at Cranleigh School.
He made his film debut in 1935, having previously worked in music hall. He became a familiar figure to screen audiences, usually playing the "posh fat bloke", usually gruff and invariably wearing a monocle. During the 1950s, he had his own television show which featured sketches and deft piano pieces often composed by him. Some were released on record. He had a short spell as straight man to puppets Pinky and Perky.
His sister Joan Emney was an actress who sometimes appeared with him in the same stage productions.
Fred Emney died in Bognor Regis, Sussex, on Christmas Day 1980.
Filmography
A Man of Mayfair - Brewster's Millions - FreddyCome Out of the Pantry - Lord AxminsterThe Lilac Domino - Baron Ladislas de GondaLet's Make a Night of It - Henry BoydellJane Steps Out - General WiltonHold My Hand - Lord MilchesterLuck of the Navy - CookJust like a Woman - Sir Charles DevoirYes, Madam? - Sir Charles Drake-DrakeShe [Couldn't Say No (1939 film)|She Couldn't Say No] - HerbertThe Middle Watch - Adm. Sir Reginald HewettJust William - Mr. BrownLet [the People Sing (film)|Let the People Sing] - Sir George Denberry-BaxterFun at St. Fanny's - Dr. JankersThe Fast Lady - 1st GolferA Home of Your Own - The MayorFather Came Too! - Sir Francis DrakeI've Gotta Horse - Lord BentleyThose Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines - ColonelSan Ferry Ann - GourmetBunny Lake Is Missing - Man in SohoThe [Sandwich Man (1966 film)|The Sandwich Man] - Sir Mervyn MoleskinOliver! - Workhouse Chairman The Assassination Bureau - Elevator Victim Lock Up Your Daughters! - Earl of WareThe Italian Job - BirkinshawThe [Magic Christian (film)|The Magic Christian] - FitzgibbonUnder the Table You Must Go - Himself Doctor in Trouble - FatherUp the Chastity Belt - MortimerMistress Pamela - Dr. LiveseyThe Amorous Milkman - MagistrateAdventures of a Private Eye - Sir Basil