Roy Hudd
Biography
Roy Hudd was an English comedian, actor, radio host and writer, and a recognized authority on music hall. Born in Croydon, he first performed professionally in 1957 at the Streatham Hill Theatre, initially teaming with his friend Eddie Kay as the peculiar pair, before his solo radio debut on Workers' Playtime in 1959. The News Huddlines, his BBC Radio 2 satire, ran from 1975 until 2001, and he played Max Quordlepleen in the original radio Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. On television he appeared in sketch shows and in Dennis Potter's Lipstick on Your Collar, and from 2002 to 2003 he played Archie Shuttleworth in Coronation Street. On stage he starred as Fagin in Oliver!, and his Bud Flanagan in Underneath the Arches brought him a Society of West End Theatre Award. In 2015 he played Bud Flanagan in We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story.
83years old at death
- Born Croydon
- Died London
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 50 years1968 to 2018
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First role
Roy Hudd's first professional appearance as a comedian came on 27 October 1957 at the Streatham Hill Theatre. The show raised funds for the Sir Philip Game Boys' Club, where he had once been a member.
Getting ready for a role
Hudd knew a great deal about the comedian Max Miller and was famous for his impersonation of him. In 2006 he played his hero in Pier Pressure, a Doctor Who audio play from Big Finish Productions.
A change of course
Hudd served for a long time as President of the British Music Hall Society. On Celebrity Mastermind, shown in January 2014, his specialist subject was the music hall comedian Dan Leno.
First role
Hudd worked with Eddie Kay, a Croydon friend and fellow boys' club member, and they billed themselves as "the peculiar pair". In 1958 the two became Redcoats at Butlin's Clacton, alongside Cliff Richard and Dave Allen.
Roy Hudd movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Roy Hudd shares two films with Julie Ege, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Julie Ege's page
Adrienne Posta's page
Ben Kingsley's page
Peter Cushing's page
Michael Hordern's page
Julian Sands's page
Bob KellettDirector, 2 films, 1971 to 1972
All films by Bob Kellett
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Laurence Olivier Awards | Won | ||
| Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.