Max Bygraves

Max Bygraves
Bygraves in 1976
Born
Walter William Bygraves

(1922-10-16)16 October 1922
Rotherhithe, London, England
Died31 August 2012(2012-08-31) (aged 89)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • singer
  • actor
  • variety performer
Years active1943–2006
Spouse
Gladys "Blossom" Murray
(m. 1942; died 2011)
Children6

Walter William "Max" Bygraves OBE (16 October 1922 – 31 August 2012) was an English comedian, singer, actor and variety performer. He appeared on his own television shows, sometimes performing comedy sketches between songs. He made twenty Royal Variety Performance appearances and presented numerous programmes, including Family Fortunes between 1983 and 1985. His catchphrase "I wanna tell you a story" became an integral part of his act, although it had originated with comedian Mike Yarwood impersonating Bygraves.