Jimmy James (comedian)

Jimmy James
Born
James Casey

(1892-05-20)20 May 1892
Portrack, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England
Died4 August 1965(1965-08-04) (aged 73)
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Occupation(s)Music hall, stage, film, radio and television comedian and comedy actor
Spouse(s)Isabelle Darby, son James Casey

Jimmy James (born James Casey; 20 May 1892 – 4 August 1965)[1][2][3][4] was an English music hall, film, radio and television comedian and comedy actor. James had limited use for jokes as such, preferring to say things in a humorous manner, sometimes in surreal situations and as such was seen by some as well ahead of his time. He was often hailed as a "comedians' comedian".[3][5]

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