Will Fyffe
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Will Fyffe, CBE (16 February 1885 – 14 December 1947) was a Scottish music hall artist, a star of the 1930s and 1940s, on stage, screen and records.
Fyffe made his debut in his father's stock company at the age of six. He travelled extensively throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, playing the numerous music halls of the time, where he performed his sketches and sang his songs in his own inimitable style. During the 1930s, he was one of the highest paid musical hall artistes in Britain.
In addition, Fyffe appeared in 23 major films of the era (American and British), sometimes starring, and recorded over 30 songs, delivered with his own unique style.
Fyffe died whilst staying at Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews. After a few too many the star fell from a window in the hotel on the 14th December 1947. It is unknown if this fall was sheer accident or if Fyfe was taking his own life.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.3939 |
| Birthday | 1885-02-16 |
| Place of Birth | Dundee, Scotland, UK |
| Also Known As |
1947
The Brothers
5.389/9
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1930
Elstree Calling
5.114/22
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1939
Rulers of the Sea
6.667/3
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1938
Owd Bob
5.556/9
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1940
They Came by Night
6.333/3
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1937
Cotton Queen
6.25/4
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1941
The Prime Minister
6.5/2
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1939
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7/1
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1939
The Missing People
8/1
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1940
Neutral Port
6.75/4
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For Freedom
7/1
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Happy
6/2
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The Maid of Cefn Ydfa
6/2
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Annie Laurie
9/1
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1937
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1944
Heaven Is Round the Corner
9/1
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1935
Rolling Home
9/1
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Debt of Honour
9/1
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1937
Spring Handicap
7.5/2
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1936
Love in Exile
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1945
Give Me the Stars
10/1
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1936
Men of Yesterday
9/1
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