Charlie Drake. Copyright: BBC
Charlie Drake

Charlie Drake

  • English
  • Actor, writer and comedian
Charlie Drake. Copyright: BBC

London-born comedian, singer, writer and actor Charlie Drake enjoyed a long career including his own television series and numerous starring film vehicles. He was particularly successful during the 1950s and 60s, and released many hit novelty singles.

Year Production Role
1994 Paul Merton's Palladium Story
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  1. E1 - Act One: The Variety Years
  2. E2 - Act Two: The Television Years
 Self
1991 Filipina Dreamgirls (as Charles Drake) Lionel
1988 Mr H Is Late Workman
1980 Rhubarb Rhubarb! Golfer
1979 The Plank Man with cake
1978 The Worker - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Self-Inflicted Compensation
  4. E4 - Bitter Bit
  5. E5 - Big Apple
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. Special - Episode Nine
  9. Special - Episode Ten
 Writer
1978 The Worker - Series 5
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Self-Inflicted Compensation
  4. E4 - Bitter Bit
  5. E5 - Big Apple
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. Special - Episode Nine
  9. Special - Episode Ten
 Charles Drake
1972 The Charlie Drake Comedy Hour Host / Presenter
1971 Slapstick And Old Lace Host / Presenter
1970 The Worker - Series 4
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  1. E1 - A Change Is As Good As A Rest
  2. E2 - Breed In For Speed, Breed Out For Stamina
  3. E3 - Cough
  4. E4 - The Saucerer's Apprentice
  5. E5 - Ma Chandelle Est Morte
  6. E6 - I Babble, Babble As I Flow To Join The Brimming River
  7. E7 - No Room At The Inn For The Odd Couple Up The Staircase
 Charles Drake
1970 The Worker - Series 4
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  1. E1 - A Change Is As Good As A Rest
  2. E2 - Breed In For Speed, Breed Out For Stamina
  3. E3 - Cough
  4. E4 - The Saucerer's Apprentice
  5. E5 - Ma Chandelle Est Morte
  6. E6 - I Babble, Babble As I Flow To Join The Brimming River
  7. E7 - No Room At The Inn For The Odd Couple Up The Staircase
 Writer
1969 The Worker - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Hallo Cobbler
  2. E2 - You Have Enjoyed The Sweets, Now You Must Suffer The Sours
  3. E3 - The Siege Of Kidney Street
  4. E4 - Now Is The Time For All Left Legs
  5. E5 - When Adam Delved And Eve Span
 Writer
1969 The Worker - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Hallo Cobbler
  2. E2 - You Have Enjoyed The Sweets, Now You Must Suffer The Sours
  3. E3 - The Siege Of Kidney Street
  4. E4 - Now Is The Time For All Left Legs
  5. E5 - When Adam Delved And Eve Span
 Charles Drake
1967 The Charlie Drake Show Writer
1967 The Charlie Drake Show Various
1967 Mister Ten Per Cent Writer (Additional Material)
1967 Mister Ten Per Cent Percy Pointer
1967 Who Is Sylvia? Writer
1967 Who Is Sylvia? Charles Ramses Drake
1965 The Worker - Series 2
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  1. E1 - A Host Of Golden Casual Labourers
  2. E2 - Eight And Thrupence
  3. E3 - Little Tom
  4. E4 - A Punting We Will Go
  5. E5 - Through A Glass Darkly
  6. E6 - The Man Who Moved His Head
  7. E7 - I Just Don't Want To Get Involved
 Writer
1965 The Worker - Series 2
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  1. E1 - A Host Of Golden Casual Labourers
  2. E2 - Eight And Thrupence
  3. E3 - Little Tom
  4. E4 - A Punting We Will Go
  5. E5 - Through A Glass Darkly
  6. E6 - The Man Who Moved His Head
  7. E7 - I Just Don't Want To Get Involved
 Charles Drake
1965 The Worker - Series 1
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  1. E1 - The Machinery Of Organisation
  2. E2 - Out Of The Mouths Of Casual Labourers
  3. E3 - The Mechanics Of Peacework
  4. E4 - No Automation Without Representation
  5. E5 - A Democratic Democratism
  6. E6 - And Never The Twine Shall Meet
 Writer
1965 The Worker - Series 1
View episodes
  1. E1 - The Machinery Of Organisation
  2. E2 - Out Of The Mouths Of Casual Labourers
  3. E3 - The Mechanics Of Peacework
  4. E4 - No Automation Without Representation
  5. E5 - A Democratic Democratism
  6. E6 - And Never The Twine Shall Meet
 Charles Drake
1963 The Charlie Drake Show Writer
1963 The Charlie Drake Show Host / Presenter
1963 The Cracksman Writer
1963 The Cracksman Ernest Wright
1961 The Charlie Drake Show - Series 3 Various
1961 The Charlie Drake Show - Series 2
  1. E4 - Jester Minute
 Writer
1961 The Charlie Drake Show - Series 2
  1. E4 - Jester Minute
 Charlie
1961 The Charlie Drake Show - Series 2 Various
1961 Petticoat Pirates Actor
1960 Charlie Drake's Christmas Show Host / Presenter
1960 The Charlie Drake Show - Series 1 Various
1960 Sands Of The Desert Writer (Additional Material)
1960 Sands Of The Desert Charles Sands
1958 The Charlie Drake Show Host / Presenter
1958 Charlie Drake In... Writer
1958 Charlie Drake In... Various
1957 Laughter In Store Writer
1957 Laughter In Store Actor
1957 Drake's Progress Crew
1957 Drake's Progress Actor
1956 Christmas Cracker Writer (Additional Material)
1956 Christmas Cracker Ensemble Actor
1955 Mick And Montmorency Crew
1955 Mick And Montmorency Actor
1954 Charlie Drake And Jack Edwardes Crew
1954 Charlie Drake And Jack Edwardes Actor

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Charlie Drake on IMDb

Born
Friday 19th June 1925
Died
Saturday 23rd December 2006 (aged 81)
Full name
Charles Edward Springall
Nationality
English
BAFTA Television Awards 1965
Best Light Entertainment Artist (Nominee)
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