Dave King (actor)

Dave King
Photo montage of King from a 1959 Kraft Music Hall appearance
Born
David Kingshott

(1929-06-23)23 June 1929
Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Died15 April 2002(2002-04-15) (aged 72)
London, England
Occupation(s)Comedian, singer, actor
Years active1955–1990s

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]

  1. ^ a b Stevens, Christopher (2010). Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. John Murray. p. 410. ISBN 1-84854-195-3.
  2. ^ a b Obituary: Dave King, The Guardian, 18 April 2002
  3. ^ Thedeadrockstarsclub.com – accessed March 2011