Biography
Barrie Gosney (1926, Surrey – 24 January 2008) was a British television, film and theatrical actor.
In a career spanning five decades, Gosney played roles in Up Pompeii, Last of the Summer Wine, Believe Nothing, Time Gentlemen Please, Keeping Up Appearances and Harry Hill.
He is perhaps best remembered for his performances in Harry Hill's show in which he filled the role of an absurd type of continuity announcer and the character Ken Ford ("the man from 'The Joy of Sex' books...").
He would often send himself up and perform surreal impressions of various celebrities, including Barbra Streisand, Joan Collins & Cliff Richard.
Gosney was a member of the Grand Order of Water RatsHe died on 24 January 2008 after complications resulting from a fall. An episode of Al Murray's Happy Hour broadcast on ITV1 on 15 February 2008 was dedicated to him.
Filmography
all 14
TV Shows 7
Movies 7
self 1
Time Gentlemen Please (2000)
Harry Hill (1997)
Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993)
Keeping Up Appearances (1990)
Out (1978)
The Nearly Man (1974)
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (1973)
Our Miss Fred (1972)
Up the Front (1972)
Vive le sport (1969)
Please Sir! (1968)
The Basil Brush Show (1968)
San Ferry Ann (1965)
Three Hats for Lisa (1965)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1926-11-20
Deathday2008-01-24 (81 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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