Acting
Cardew Robinson
Born 1917-08-14
Goodmayes, Essex, England, UK
Department: Acting
Biography
Douglas John Cardew Robinson (14 August 1917 – 28 December 1992) was a British comic, whose craft was rooted in the music hall and Gang Shows.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Cardew Robinson
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The Avengers
1961
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Alfie
1966
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Shirley Valentine
1989
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Carry On Up the Khyber
1968
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I'm All Right Jack
1959
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Centre Play
1973
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The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963
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Hancock's Half Hour
1956
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Come Play with Me
1977
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A Stitch in Time
1963
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (37 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | What's a Carry On? | Frowsi, the Fakir (archive footage) (uncredited) | Movie | 1998 |
 | Shirley Valentine | Londoner | Movie | 1989 |
 | Come Play with Me | McIvar | Movie | 1977 |
 | What's Up Nurse | Ticket Inspector | Movie | 1977 |
 | Centre Play | George | TV Series | 1973 |
 | The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins | Guest Appearance (segment "Sloth") | Movie | 1971 |
 | It’s the Only Way to Go | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1970 |
 | The Magnificent Six and ½: A Good Deed in Time | House Decorator | Movie | 1969 |
 | The Nine Ages of Nakedness | The Magistrate (segment "The Theatre") | Movie | 1969 |
| Hoverbug | Postman | Movie | 1969 | |
 | Where's Jack? | Lord Mayor | Movie | 1969 |
 | Carry On Up the Khyber | Frowsi, the Fakir | Movie | 1968 |
 | Smashing Time | Custard Pie Vicar | Movie | 1967 |
 | Three Bites of the Apple | Bernhard Hagstrom | Movie | 1967 |
 | I Was Happy Here | Gravedigger | Movie | 1966 |
 | Alfie | Gay Man in Pub | Movie | 1966 |
| The World of Wooster | Lord Snettisham | TV Series | 1965 | |
| Fire Crackers | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1964 | |
| HMS Paradise | Cousin Albert | TV Series | 1964 | |
 | Go Kart Go | Postman | Movie | 1964 |
 | Father Came Too! | Fire Officer | Movie | 1964 |
 | A Stitch in Time | Pinching Patient (uncredited) | Movie | 1963 |
 | Ladies Who Do | Police Driver | Movie | 1963 |
 | Heavens Above! | Tramp | Movie | 1963 |
 | The Wrong Arm of the Law | Postman (uncredited) | Movie | 1963 |
 | Crooks Anonymous | Brother Wiseman | Movie | 1962 |
| Hair of the Dog | Doctor | Movie | 1962 | |
 | Three on a Spree | Micki | Movie | 1961 |
 | The Avengers | Minister | TV Series | 1961 |
| The Avengers | Mr. Puffin | TV Series | 1961 |
 | A French Mistress | Ambulance Attendant | Movie | 1960 |
 | Light Up the Sky! | Compere | Movie | 1960 |
 | I'm All Right Jack | Shop Steward | Movie | 1959 |
 | The Navy Lark | Lt. Binns | Movie | 1959 |
 | Hancock's Half Hour | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1956 |
 | Fun at St. Fanny's | Cardew the Cad | Movie | 1955 |
 | Calling All Cars | Reggie Ramsbottom | Movie | 1954 |