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Chesney Allen

Acting
Known For

89 Years Old

From Wikipedia Chesney Allen, born William Ernest Chesney Allen (5 April 1893 – 13 November 1982) was a popular English entertainer of the Second World War period. He is best remembered for his double act with Bud Flanagan, Flanagan and Allen He began his career in straight acting, making his debut in stock at the Wimbledon Theatre, London, in 1912. Serving in Flanders in the First World War, he made friends with Bud Flanagan, and worked with him from 1924. As music hall comedians, they would often feature a mixture of comedy and music in their act and this led to a successful recording career and roles in film and television. Flanagan and Allen were also members of the Crazy Gang and worked together in that team for many years. Flanagan and Allen stopped performing together with Chesney Allen's retirement on health grounds.

Born

Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK on 5th April 1893

Died

13th November 1982

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Dunkirk Image
Dunkirk
Himself
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Life Is a Circus
Ches
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Gasbags
Ches
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Listen to Britain
Self - Flanagan & Allen
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Dreaming
Ches
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Alf's Button Afloat
Ches
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We’ll Smile Again
Gordon Maxwell
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Theatre Royal
Gordon Maxwell
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A Fire Has Been Arranged
Ches
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The Frozen Limits
Ches
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Here Comes the Sun
Ches Allen
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The Bailiffs
Meredith
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Underneath the Arches
Ches
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They're Off
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O-Kay for Sound
Ches
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Wild Boy
Auctioneer and Bookmaker