Will Hay (I)
- English
- Actor and comedian
Will Hay was a comedian, actor and early superstar of British film, best known for his schoolmaster character and a series of hit films throughout the 1930s and 40s. Also successful on radio and stage, he was a major influence to many later better-remembered television stars, and off-stage both a devoted amateur astronomer and aviator.
| Year | Production | Role |
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| 2015 | The Essay: British Film Comedians
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Subject |
| 1943 | My Learned Friend | Director |
| 1943 | My Learned Friend | William Fitch |
| 1942 | The Goose Steps Out | Director |
| 1942 | The Goose Steps Out | Muller |
| 1942 | The Goose Steps Out | William Potts |
| 1942 | The Big Blockade | Skipper |
| 1940 | Where's That Fire? | Capt. Viking |
| 1939 | Ask A Policeman | Actor |
| 1938 | Hey! Hey! USA | Actor |
| 1938 | Old Bones Of The River | Actor |
| 1938 | Convict 99 | Dr. Benjamin Twist |
| 1938 | Oh, Mr Porter! | William Porter |
| 1937 | Good Morning, Boys | Actor |
| 1937 | Windbag The Sailor | Ben Cutlet |
| 1936 | Where There's A Will | Actor |
| 1935 | Boys Will Be Boys | Actor |
| 1935 | Dandy Dick | Writer (Adapted By) |
| 1935 | Dandy Dick | Revd. Richard Jedd |
| 1935 | Radio Parade Of 1935 | William Garland - Director General |
| 1934 | Those Were The Days | Brutus Posket |
Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Will Hay on IMDb
- Born
- Thursday 6th December 1888
- Died
- Monday 18th April 1949 (aged 60)
- Nationality
- English
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