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Benny Hill was an English comedian, actor, and writer best known for his television show, The Benny Hill Show. He was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England, on 21 January 1924. He began his career as a comedian in the 1940s, performing in music halls and clubs. He made his television debut in 1955, and his show ran until 1989. Hill was known for his slapstick comedy, often involving physical comedy and double entendres. He was also known for his catchphrase, "Yakety Sax," which was used as the theme song for his show. Hill was married twice, first to Jean Ruston from 1951 to 1954, and then to Toni Hughes from 1960 to 1967. He had no children. Hill died on 20 April 1992 in Teddington, Middlesex, England, at the age of 68. He was buried in Southampton, Hampshire, England.

Popular As Alfred Hawthorne Hill
Occupation writer,soundtrack,actor
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 21 January 1924
Birthday 21 January
Birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Date of death 20 April, 1992
Died Place Teddington, Middlesex, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Benny Hill Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Benny Hill height is 5' 9½" (1.77 m) .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Benny Hill Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1992

When Hill died in April 1992, his estate was worth an estimated £10 million. The only Will Hill created left his estate to his parents, who had died years before. Next in line were his brother and sister, neither of whom he had a close relationship with, but like his parents are also dead. As a result, Hill's estate was divided among his seven nieces and nephews.

1986

He was the star of Genesis' music video for "Anything She Does" in 1986 (from the "Invisible Touch" album). It was the band's idea to cast him. He played his "Fred Scuttle" character, who is the new head of backstage security. Needless to say his incompetence - due mainly to his wandering eye for the ladies (including Page 3 Model Linda Lusardi) - lets all manner of people into the band's dressing room. The video used many of Benny's trademark gags (smoke out of the ears, speed-ed up film..) and a separate, customized, version was shot to use as the opening to the group's world tour.

1979

In 1979 The Benny Hill Show (1955) was shown in America for the first time and Benny went on to become one of the biggest stars on US TV. The show itself has been seen in 109 countries and won a BAFTA as well as Golden Rose Of Montreaux Award.

1973

Born on the same day as Telly Savalas, whose Kojak (1973) character he impersonated on his 1969-1989 Thames TV show.

1971

He also had a hit record in 1971 with "Ernie The Fastest Milkman In The West".

1969

Benny also broadened his career with cameo appearances in films such as The Italian Job (1969), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (1965).

1966

After one of their stars died in 1966 (Arthur Haynes), ATV, a rival company to the BBC, tried to re-snatch Benny, but the liaison was short lived when he discovered he would be required to do other things (rather than just his comedy show), such as presenting other programmes. ATV contracts were reputedly just word of mouth and a handshake so it was easy for him to return to the BBC.

1962

Johnny Carson was a fan and invited Hill on numerous occasions to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) but Hill declined every invitation, reportedly because he did not want to make the long trip from England to California.

1955

The Benny Hill Show (1955) began in 1955. Its pioneering combination of cheeky humour, songs and impressions were to make it a hit for the next 40 years.

1949

He was born Alfred Hawthorn Hill. It was his grandfather who introduced him to Burlesque Shows and the theatre from where the young Benny Hill was to draw much of his comic inspiration. After his national service with the army during WW2, Benny came to London, adopted the stage name Benny Hill (in homage to his all time favourite comedian Jack Benny) and began appearing in variety shows. He briefly formed a double act with Reg Varney and did radio shows. But it was his talent for impressions and comic timing that were to give him his first big break on TV with the show "Hi There" in 1949.

1893

Hill was one of three siblings born to Alfred Hill (1893-1972) and Helen Hill (née Cave; 1894-1976). His father and paternal uncle were both professional circus clowns until they both left for military service during WWI. Alfred Hill was later the manager of a surgical appliance shop.