Barker, Eric b. February 20, 1912 d. June 1, 1990 Actor. Born in Surrey, England, he was popular performer most remembered for his roles in British comedy films and television. He got his start in show business during World War II, as part of the armed forces radio show, "Merry Go Round". By the mid-1950s, he made the move to films as a regular appearing in the short reel "Carry On" comedy series. His other movie credits included "Brothers in Law" (1957), "Carry on Sergeant" (1958), "Dentist in the Chair" (1960), "Ferry Cross the Mersey" (1965)...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) St Mary Churchyard, Stalisfield, Kent, England
Hackney, Pearl b. October 28, 1916 d. September 18, 2009 Actress. Though she had a long career on stage, as well as in movies and on radio, she will be best remembered for her numerous British television appearances. Raised in Liverpool, to which her family had moved after their business in Staffordshire failed, Hackney never attended school, but was drawn to classical music and dance from an early age. She studied ballet with Anna Pavlova, and, after passing her advanced exams, landed her first professional job performing pantomime in Hull. By 15...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford) St Mary Churchyard, Stalisfield, Kent, England
b. February 20, 1912 d. June 1, 1990