Willie Fennell | |
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| Born | William John Fennell 20 January 1920 Bondi, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 9 September 1992 (aged 72) Sydney, Australia |
| Other names | "Phooey" Fennell |
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| Years active | 1945–1992 |
William John Fennell OAM (20 January 1920 – 9 September 1992)[2] was an Australian radio, television (serials and mini-series), stage and film actor, comedian, producer, radio scriptwriter and writer who appeared in many Australian television series in a lengthy career spanning over 50 years, recognised by his slightly nasal, raspy voice, moustache and pork pie hat. As a comedian, his style was stated as a sad humour worth more than a belly-laugh and said to be contrasted with the blue comedy of contemporary performer Roy Rene.[1]
He appeared in numerous films, TV movies, miniseries and series, but is probably best known for his longer running roles in The Young Doctors as Arthur Simmonds and Sons and Daughters as Spider Webb.
- ^ a b Jacqueline Kent (19 February 2007). "Fennell, William John (Willie) (1920–1992)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University.
- ^ Arnold, John; John A. Hay; Sally Batten (2000). The Bibliography of Australian Literature. Brisbane: University of Queensland Press. ISBN 978-0-7022-3500-9.