Arthur Askey Comedian

Arthur Bowden Askey CBE (6 June 1900 – 16 November 1982) was a prominent English comedian and actor. Askey's humour owed much to the playfulness of the characters he portrayed, his improvisation, and his use of catchphrases, which included "Hello playmates!", "I thank you" (pronounced "Ay-Thang-Yaw"), and "Before your very eyes".

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Askey Arthur Bowden
Birth date	June 06, 1900
Birth name	Arthur Bowden Askey
Birth place	Liverpool , Dingle Liverpool
Date of death	November 16, 1982