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Harry Secombe
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Born in Swansea, South Wales
Born on 8th of September 1921

Born 1921. Died 2001 - Welsh singer and entertainer.

Made stage debut in 1947, became regular on radio show Variety Band box in same year. Joined the radio Goon Show (1951-60). Made stage appearances and as a singer he produced many albums. Films included Oliver (1968) and Song of Norway (1970). Hosted television series Highway (1983-93) and Sunday Morning with Secombe (1994). Knighted in 1981.

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http://www.thegoonshow.org.uk/ Goon show
http://www.walesonline.com/trib_secombe3.php Tribute

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