Stanley Augustus Holloway OBE (1 October 1890 – 30 January 1982) was an English Stage and Film Actor, Comedian, Singer and Entertainer, famous for his comic and character roles on stage and screen, especially that of Alfred Doolittle in My Fair Lady. He was also renowned for his recordings of comic monologues and songs, which spanned throughout most of his seventy year career. He was born in Manor Park, Essex (now Greater London), England, and attended The Worshipful School of Carpenters in Stratford. His Mother Florrie was a housekeeper and his father George was a Lawyers Clerk. He had one sister called Millie. His first job was as a junior clerk in a boot polish factory called "Everitts Nutta and Jetta"" where he earnt ten shillings a week. His second job was again as a clerk but this time at Billingsgate fish market. Whilst working there, he began his performing career as "Master Stanley Holloway -- The Wonderful Boy Soprano", from 1907. He began performing in end of pier concert...
Albums:
2010
2008
2002
Tracks:
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The Lion And Albert
4:20
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Brahn Boots
3:33
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Gunner Joe
4:19
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Albert Comes Back
4:29
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Three Ha'Pence A Foot
4:12
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Albert Evacuated
3:44
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Albert And The 'Eadsman
4:5
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Guarding The Gasworks
3:13
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Some Goes To It
3:35
(Album: British & American Comedy Legends)
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Albert Evacuated
3:44
(Album: 100 of the Greatest Comedy Skits)
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Recumbent Posture
4:6
(Album: Old School British Comedy)
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Upp'ards
3:2
(Album: Old School British Comedy)
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The Food Demonstration
3:18
(Album: Old School British Comedy)
