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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.
Born
Monday, 16 February 1885
Died
Sunday, 14 December 1947
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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To See Such Fun | Self | 1977 |
The Brothers | Aeneas McGrath | 1947 |
Heaven Is Round the Corner | Dougal | 1944 |
The Prime Minister | The Agitator | 1941 |
Neutral Port | Capt. Ferguson | 1940 |
For Freedom | Chief | 1940 |
They Came by Night | James Fothergill | 1940 |
Rulers of the Sea | John Shaw | 1939 |
The Mysterious Mr. Reeder | J.G. Reeder | 1939 |
The Missing People | J. G. Reeder | 1939 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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To See Such Fun | Self | 1977 |
The Brothers | Aeneas McGrath | 1947 |
Heaven Is Round the Corner | Dougal | 1944 |
The Prime Minister | The Agitator | 1941 |
Neutral Port | Capt. Ferguson | 1940 |
For Freedom | Chief | 1940 |
They Came by Night | James Fothergill | 1940 |
Rulers of the Sea | John Shaw | 1939 |
The Mysterious Mr. Reeder | J.G. Reeder | 1939 |
The Missing People | J. G. Reeder | 1939 |
To the Victor | Adam McAdam | 1938 |
Said O'Reilly to McNab | Malcolm McNab | 1937 |
Cotton Queen | Bill Todcastle | 1937 |
Spring Handicap | Jack Clayton | 1937 |
Love in Exile | Doc Tate | 1936 |
Men of Yesterday | 1936 | |
Annie Laurie | Will Laurie | 1936 |
Well Done, Henry | Henry McNab | 1936 |
King of Hearts | Bill Saunders | 1936 |
Rolling Home | John McGregor | 1935 |
Happy | Simmy | 1934 |
Elstree Calling | Himself / Self | 1930 |
The Maid of Cefn Ydfa | Lewis Bach | 1914 |