Dave King | |
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![]() Photo montage of King from a 1959 Kraft Music Hall appearance | |
Born | David Kingshott 23 June 1929 Twickenham, Middlesex, England |
Died | 15 April 2002 London, England | (aged 72)
Occupation(s) | Comedian, singer, actor |
Years active | 1955–1990s |
Dave King (born David Kingshott; 23 June 1929 – 15 April 2002)[1][2] was an English comedian, actor and vocalist of popular songs.[3] He is remembered for screen roles such as the corrupt policeman 'Parky' in the British gangster film The Long Good Friday (1980)[1] and Clifford Duckworth in the soap opera Coronation Street.[2]