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1. Biography of Kenneth Connor
2. Film Career
3. Later Career and Legacy

Biography of Kenneth Connor

Kenneth Connor, an English comedic actor, was born on June 6, 1918, in London. He first stepped on stage at the age of two and by the age of eleven, he was performing in variety shows with his brother. Later, he pursued a career as a serious actor and trained at professional music and drama schools. After serving in the army during the British invasion of Rome, Connor returned to the theater. However, it was his distinctive voice that brought him success, particularly in comedic radio productions on BBC radio, such as Ted Ray's "Ray's a Laugh," where he portrayed numerous eccentric characters.

Film Career

Connor made his film debut in 1939 in the drama "Poison Pen," playing a small role as an office clerk. It was not until the 1950s that he returned to the film industry, with a memorable role as a taxi driver in the 1955 crime comedy "The Ladykillers." He also frequently appeared in the radio show "The Goon Show," filling in for regular cast members. In 1958, Connor was offered a role in the first film of the "Carry On" series, titled "Carry On Sergeant." He quickly became a fan favorite and went on to appear in 17 out of the original 30 films in the series, as well as numerous television spin-offs. In his early "Carry On" films, Connor often played likable and sincere characters, even romantic leads. However, as the series progressed, his appearances became less frequent, but he returned in later films, portraying gruff and pompous characters who were not averse to deception. His son Jeremy Connor also appeared in one of the films, playing his on-screen son in "Carry On Nurse."

Later Career and Legacy

Alongside actors Kenneth Williams and Eric Barker, Kenneth Connor was one of the few who appeared in both the first and penultimate films of the "Carry On" series, excluding the final comedy, "Carry On Columbus." In 1961, he starred in the British comedy "What a Carve Up!" alongside his "Carry On" co-stars Sid James and Esma Cannon. In the early 1960s, he played various characters in the puppet show "Four Feather Falls." From 1971 to 1973, Connor was part of the regular cast of the popular comedy radio series "Parsley Sidings" on BBC radio. In contrast to many of his "Carry On" colleagues, Connor continued to enjoy success in his career. He performed on the London theater stage, including a leading role in the musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." He also appeared in revues in London's West End and frequently appeared on television as a guest star in both TV series and children's entertainment programs. One of his most notable television roles was as Monsieur Alfonse in the popular sitcom "Allo 'Allo!". Kenneth Connor's final television appearance was as Mr. Warren in "The Memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes," with his episode airing after his death on November 28, 1993, in Harrow, London. He passed away at the age of 75 from cancer, but he continued to perform in the theater until his last days.