Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams

1926-02-22 Islington, London, England, UK 53 Credits

Biography

Kenneth Williams (22 February 1926 – 15 April 1988) was an English comic actor, star of 26 Carry On films, numerous British television shows, and radio comedies with Tony Hancock and Kenneth Horne. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kenneth Williams, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Joan Rivers at the BBC

Joan Rivers at the BBC

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of...

Kenneth Williams In His Own Words

Kenneth Williams In His Own Words

2020

as Self (archival footage)

Acting

Kenneth Williams's comedy career highlights are celebrated in a documentary narrated by his friend and fellow wordsmith, Gyles Brandreth. Showcasing ...

Nothing Like a Dame

Nothing Like a Dame

2018

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

6.8
Acting

BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen togeth...

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

2006

Writer

6.2
Writing

Kenneth Williams was the star of the Carry Ons and Round the Horne. Despite his fame, he led a life full of mental torture as he tried to overcome his...

Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams

Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams

1996

as Self (Archive footage)

Acting

Documentary and celebration of the life and career of British comedian Kenneth Williams.

The Thief and the Cobbler

The Thief and the Cobbler

1993

as Goblet / Tickle (voice)

7.1
Acting

It is written among the limitless constellations of the celestial heavens, and in the depths of the emerald seas, and upon every grain of sand in the...

The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio

1985

as Self

6.0
Acting

Documentary - After starting his career producing religious film shorts, J. Arthur Rank went on to become Britain's first and only movie mogul with hi...

An Audience with Kenneth Williams

An Audience with Kenneth Williams

1983

as Himself

7.2
Acting

Outstanding raconteur Kenneth Williams regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with a long look back at his career - from his time entertai...

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

1981

as Willo the Wisp (voice) / Mavis Cruet (voice) / Evil Edna (voice)

Acting

Long after debuting on British television in the 1980s, this popular cartoon series for kids -- narrated by the ghostly Willo (who is, in fact, a mere...

The Light Princess

The Light Princess

1978

as Thin Frog / Cat (voice)

7.0
Acting

Based on a short story by George MacDonald, a princess experiences constant weightlessness.

Carry On Emmannuelle

Carry On Emmannuelle

1978

as Emile Prevert

3.9
Acting

The beautiful and sex-starved Emmannuelle Prevert just cannot inflame her husband's ardour. In frustration she seduces a string of VIPs, including the...

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1978

as Sir Henry Baskerville

4.4
Acting

The death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a curse that has followed the Baskerville family for two hundred years. Sherlock Holmes is out to un...

That's Carry On!

That's Carry On!

1977

as Himself

5.7
Acting

Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return to Pinewood film s...

To See Such Fun

To See Such Fun

1977

Acting

Compilation of classic British comedy moments

Carry On Behind

Carry On Behind

1975

as Professor Roland Crump

5.5
Acting

Professors Vrooshka and Crump decide to visit an archaeological site to study the artifacts there. Lo and behold, it's right next to a caravan site wh...

Car Booty – Gnomes

Car Booty – Gnomes

1975

as Gnome 2

Acting

Arthur Mullard and Kenneth Williams supply the voices of two gnomes locked in a car boot in this crime prevention short; another impressive example of...

Carry On Dick

Carry On Dick

1974

as Captain Desmond Fancey

5.9
Acting

Dick Turpin is terrorising the countryside around Upper Dencher. Captain Fancey and Sergeant Jock Strapp plan to put an end to his escapades, and enli...

Carry On Abroad

Carry On Abroad

1972

as Stuart Farquhar

6.3
Acting

A group of holidaymakers head for the Spanish resort of Elsbels for a 4-day visit. When they get there, they find the Hotel still hasn't been finished...

Carry On Matron

Carry On Matron

1972

as Sir Bernard Cutting

6.2
Acting

A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital. They assume disguises and...

Carry On at Your Convenience

Carry On at Your Convenience

1971

as W. C. Boggs

6.2
Acting

At WC Boggs' Lavatory factory, Vic Spanner is the union representative who calls a strike at the drop of a hat. However, eventually everyone gets fed ...

Carry On Henry

Carry On Henry

1971

as Thomas Cromwell

6.1
Acting

Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and re...

Carry On Loving

Carry On Loving

1970

as Percival Snooper

5.7
Acting

The Wedded Bliss computer dating agency aims to bring together the lonely hearts of Much-Snoggin-in-the-Green. Its owner, Sidney Bliss, has enough com...

Carry On Again Doctor

Carry On Again Doctor

1969

as Doctor Frederick Carver

6.1
Acting

Dr. Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he fli...

Carry On Camping

Carry On Camping

1969

as Doctor Kenneth Soaper

6.6
Acting

Sid and Bernie keep having their amorous intentions snubbed by their girlfriends Joan and Anthea, so when they decide to take them on a holiday to Par...

Carry On Up the Khyber

Carry On Up the Khyber

1968

as Khasi of Khalabar

6.5
Acting

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think t...

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

1967

as Doctor Kenneth Tinkle

6.5
Acting

Francis Bigger, a notorious charlatan who tours the country lecturing on the subject of mind over matter, slips off the platform in the middle of his ...

Carry On Follow That Camel

Carry On Follow That Camel

1967

as Commandant Maximilian Burger

5.8
Acting

Bertram Oliphant 'Bo' West wants to clear his unjustly smeared reputation, so he joins the Foreign Legion—with Simpson his manservant in tow. But the ...

Carry On Don't Lose Your Head

Carry On Don't Lose Your Head

1966

as Citizen Camembert

6.6
Acting

Amidst the French revolution, Citizen Robespierre is beheading the aristocracy! When word gets to England, noblemen Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy Pu...

Carry On Screaming!

Carry On Screaming!

1966

as Orlando Watt

6.5
Acting

The sinister Dr. Watt has an evil scheme going—he's kidnapping beautiful young women and turning them into mannequins to sell to local stores. Fortuna...

Carry On Cowboy

Carry On Cowboy

1965

as Judge Burke

6.3
Acting

Stodge City is in the grip of the Rumpo Kid and his gang. Mistaken identity again takes a hand as a 'sanitary engineer' named Marshal P. Knutt is mist...

Carry On Cleo

Carry On Cleo

1964

as Caeser

6.6
Acting

Two Britons—inventor Hengist Pod, and Horse, a brave and cunning fighter—are captured and enslaved by invading Romans and taken to Rome. One of their ...

Carry On Spying

Carry On Spying

1964

as Desmond Simkins

6.5
Acting

Carry On favourite Barbara Windsor makes her debut in this outrageous send-up of the James Bond movies. Fearless agent Desmond Simpkins and Charlie Bi...

Carry On Jack

Carry On Jack

1964

as Captain Fearless

5.9
Acting

Tenth entry in the Carry On series. Able seaman Poop-Decker signs up for adventure on the high seas with the wicked Captain Fearless. Those swabbing t...

Love Me, Love Me, Love Me.

Love Me, Love Me, Love Me.

1962

as Narrator

8.0
Acting

A short film by Richard Williams.

Twice Round the Daffodils

Twice Round the Daffodils

1962

as Henry Halfpenny

6.6
Acting

Twice Round the Daffodils is a 1962 British comedy drama film directed by Gerald Thomas and starring Juliet Mills, Donald Sinden, Donald Houston, Kenn...

Carry On Cruising

Carry On Cruising

1962

as First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks

6.1
Acting

Captain Crowther's lot is not a happy one! Five of his crew have to be replaced and at such short notice before the voyage begins there isn't much to ...

Raising the Wind

Raising the Wind

1961

as Harold Chesney

6.2
Acting

'Carry On' director Gerald Thomas helms this comedy caper featuring early appearances by James Robertson Justice, Sid James, Leslie Phillips, Kenneth ...

Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961

as Francis Courtenay

6.4
Acting

After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying ...

His and Hers

His and Hers

1961

as Policeman

4.9
Acting

Author-explorer Reggie Blake takes an unorthodox approach to his craft, apparently finding inspiration in the adventures suggested by his agent Charle...

Make Mine Mink

Make Mine Mink

1960

as Hon. Freddie Warrington

7.1
Acting

In a mansion block in Knightsbridge, a gang of middle-aged biddies decide to brighten up "the dullness of the tea time of life" by staging a series of...

Carry On Constable

Carry On Constable

1960

as P.C. Stanley Benson

6.3
Acting

With a flu epidemic running rife, three new bumbling recruits are assigned to Inspector Mills police station. With help from Special Constable Gorse, ...

Tommy the Toreador

Tommy the Toreador

1959

as Vice-Consul

3.5
Acting

Tommy is a happy sailor, travelling the world, singing his favourite songs. When he visits Spain, he gets mistaken for a famous bullfighter. Tommy fin...

Carry On Teacher

Carry On Teacher

1959

as Edwin Milton

6.3
Acting

When a well-loved headmaster decides to retire, his scheming pupils have other ideas. The cunning boys unleash a campaign of practical jokes, armed wi...

Carry On Nurse

Carry On Nurse

1959

as Oliver Reckitt

6.4
Acting

In Haven Hospital, a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital altogether. The formidable Matron's debut gives everyone a chill...

Carry On Sergeant

Carry On Sergeant

1958

as James Bailey

6.4
Acting

Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Serv...

Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1

Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1

1957

Acting

Thirty-five years after his premature death in 1968 Tony Hancock was voted Britain's best-ever comedy performer. Here's a chance to see what made him ...

Three Men in a Boat

Three Men in a Boat

1956

as Maze Attendant

6.3
Acting

Three London gentlemen take a vacation rowing down the Thames, encountering various mishaps and misadventures along the way.

Moby Dick Rehearsed

Moby Dick Rehearsed

1955

as A Very Serious Actor /Elijah and others

Acting

A play-within-a-play of Moby Dick by Orson Welles.

The Seekers

The Seekers

1954

as Peter Wishart

5.7
Acting

A western set in New Zealand during the 1820s following a group of British pioneers seeking a new life Down Under.

The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera

1953

as Jack the Pot Boy

4.9
Acting

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

Innocents in Paris

Innocents in Paris

1953

as Window Dresser at London Airport

5.1
Acting

Romantic comedy about a group of Britons flying to Paris for the weekend.

Valley of Song

Valley of Song

1953

as Lloyd

Acting

A little Welsh village is sundered by rival factions when a coveted contralto role in the "Messiah" is given to Mrs. Davies instead of Mrs. Lloyd. Bas...

Trent's Last Case

Trent's Last Case

1952

as Horace Evans

5.2
Acting

When a wealthy business man is found dead reporter Philip Trent is sent to investigate. Against the police conclusions, he suspects the assumed suicid...