Sir Harry Donald Secombe (1921–2001) was a Welsh actor, comedian, singer, and television presenter, best known for The Goon Show (1951–60,) where he played Neddie Seagoon. His career spanned musical theatre, film, and television, where he hosted shows featuring hymns and devotional songs.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Secombe attended Dynevor School and later served in the British Army during World War II, entertaining troops in North Africa and Italy. After the war, he joined the Windmill Theatre, becoming a household name in British entertainment.
Secombe also wrote, including Twice Brightly (1974,) a comic novel about a young army comic in post-war Britain, later adapted into a BBC Radio 4 play by his son, David Secombe.
Beyond literature, he recorded music, including This Is My Song (1967,) arranged and conducted by Angela Morley. His warm tenor voice made him a sought-after performer in musicals such as Oliver! (1968,) where he played Mr. Bumble.
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My advice if you insist on slimming: Eat as much as you like – just don’t swallow it.
—Harry Secombe
Topics: Weight, Diet
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