This page will contain news stories about June Whitfield, as they become available.June WhitfieldJune Whitfield (born London, November 11, 1925) is a highly-respected veteran British actress who has worked constantly for more than 50 years. Mainly known for comic roles, June starred in many radio comedies in her early career, playing opposite male comedians, such as Frankie Howerd and Tony Hancock. She was in the BBC radio series Take It From Here as Eth, Ron Glum's fiancee; and is a long-standing participant in the topical series The News Huddlines with Roy Hudd. June is one of the few surviving stars of the Carry On films, appearing in four of the movies. She is best known, however, for playing the wifely half of a partnership with Terry Scott in BBC sitcom Terry And June, which initially began under the title Happy Ever After and ran from 1974 until 1988 (though the surnames for the couple were changed for the relaunch of the new title). A minor parody of this title was concoted by Julian Clary for his Channel 4 sitcom Terry And Julian, and June was recruited to play a role in this. In more recent times, she was personally sought out by writer Jennifer Saunders for her sitcom Absolutely Fabulous to play lead character Edina's mother. She has also appeared as the housekeeper on Friends and was acclaimed for her performance as Miss Marple on BBC Radio 4. June was awarded with an OBE in 1985 for services to her profession and a CBE for similar reasons 13 years later. She was married to husband Tim Aitchison for 45 years until his death in 2001. Their daughter, Suzy Aitchison, is also an actress. She is a supporter of AFC Wimbledon. This page about June Whitfield includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about June Whitfield News stories about June Whitfield External links for June Whitfield Videos for June Whitfield Wikis about June Whitfield Discussion Groups about June Whitfield Blogs about June Whitfield Images of June Whitfield |
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She is a supporter of AFC Wimbledon. He is listed as #96 on the Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time. Their daughter, Suzy Aitchison, is also an actress. He appeared on television as early as 1948 and was a frequent guest on television talk shows, game shows, and comedy shows. She was married to husband Tim Aitchison for 45 years until his death in 2001. His co-stars for this show included Bill Bixby, Joe Besser, and Marlo Thomas. June was awarded with an OBE in 1985 for services to her profession and a CBE for similar reasons 13 years later. He also starred in a television comedy show where he played a talk show host, which preceded his actual talk show. She has also appeared as the housekeeper on Friends and was acclaimed for her performance as Miss Marple on BBC Radio 4. His co-host for this show was a very young-looking Regis Philbin. In more recent times, she was personally sought out by writer Jennifer Saunders for her sitcom Absolutely Fabulous to play lead character Edina's mother. He guest-hosted The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson more times than anyone else, and frequently appeared on Steve Allen and Jack Paar's version of the show, as well as having his own television talk show. A minor parody of this title was concoted by Julian Clary for his Channel 4 sitcom Terry And Julian, and June was recruited to play a role in this. As of 2004, he is the only surviving member of the Rat Pack. She is best known, however, for playing the wifely half of a partnership with Terry Scott in BBC sitcom Terry And June, which initially began under the title Happy Ever After and ran from 1974 until 1988 (though the surnames for the couple were changed for the relaunch of the new title). He was the straight man for the Rat Pack performances in Las Vegas in the 1960s, and also wrote much of the material they performed on stage. June is one of the few surviving stars of the Carry On films, appearing in four of the movies. He began his career as a part of a standup comedy act with his brother. She was in the BBC radio series Take It From Here as Eth, Ron Glum's fiancee; and is a long-standing participant in the topical series The News Huddlines with Roy Hudd. Joey Bishop (born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb on February 3, 1918) is an American actor. Mainly known for comic roles, June starred in many radio comedies in her early career, playing opposite male comedians, such as Frankie Howerd and Tony Hancock. The Joey Bishop Show (talk show, 1967). June Whitfield (born London, November 11, 1925) is a highly-respected veteran British actress who has worked constantly for more than 50 years. The Joey Bishop Show (comedy, 1961). The Delta Force (1986). Valley of the Dolls (1967). Texas Across the River (1966). Ocean's Eleven (1960). The Naked and the Dead (1958). The Deep Six (1958). |