Tommy Godfrey

Thomas Frederick Godfrey (20 June 1916 – 24 June 1984) was an English comedian and actor who mostly played working-class Cockney characters.

Variety performer
He was born in London, and started his career as a tap dancer in variety shows, as part of the act Godfrey, Randall and Deane. He then worked as a solo comedian, and often as a principal boy in pantomimes.

Television
His television credits included Love Thy Neighbour, The Saint, Special Branch, The Persuaders, Mind Your Language, The Avengers, Bless This House, Till Death Us Do Part, Z-Cars, Softly, Softly, The Goodies, Steptoe and Son,  Crown Court and On the Buses

Filmography

 * Passport to Pimlico (1949) – Bus Conductor
 * The Flaw (1955) – Theatregoer (uncredited)
 * Scotland Yard (film series) – The Grand Junction Case (1961) – Smaller
 * The Missing Note (1961) – Sam
 * Hide and Seek (1964) – Drunken party guest (uncredited)
 * The Christmas Tree (1966) – stranded Motorist. (uncredited)
 * Work Is a Four-Letter Word (1968) – Mr. Thacker
 * If.... (1968) – School Porter (uncredited)
 * Till Death Us Do Part (1969) – Knowledgeable man in pub
 * Ring of Bright Water (1969) – Ticket seller
 * The Best House in London (1969) – News Vendor (uncredited)
 * A Severed Head (1970) – Removal Man (uncredited)
 * Simon, Simon (1970) – Cashier
 * Straight On till Morning (1972) – Mr. Godfrey
 * Bless This House (1972) – Alf Murray
 * The Love Ban (1973) – Barber #2
 * The Vault of Horror (1973) – Landlord (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
 * Love Thy Neighbour (1973) – Arthur
 * From Beyond the Grave (1974) – Mr. Jeffries (segment 1 "The Gate Crasher")
 * The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) – Fred
 * Come Play with Me (1977) – Blitt
 * Mind Your Language (1977-1979) – Sidney
 * The Great Muppet Caper (1981) – Bus Conductor