Cyril Fletcher

Comedian

Birthday June 25, 1913

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jan 2, 2005 (91)

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About

English comedian who was known for his catchphrase, "Pin back your lugholes," and for his Odd Odes that became part of the television show, That's Life! He was also a panellist on the popular UK BBC panel show What's My Line?, which ran from 1951 to 1963.

Before Fame

He graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Dance and was a successful businessman.

Trivia

He founded Associate Speakers, an agency for after-dinner speakers.

Family Life

He was married to Betty Astell and they had a daughter named Jill.

Associated With

His first Odd Ode was a comic and sentimental reading of Edgar Wallace's poem, Dreaming of Thee.