Cardew Robinson

Actor

Cardew Robinson

Born August 14, 1917 in Goodmayes, Essex, England, UKDied December 28, 199228 films

Douglas John Cardew Robinson (14 August 1917 – 28 December 1992) was a British comic, whose craft was rooted in the music hall and Gang Shows.

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Alfie posterFirst watchAlfie19666.5as Gay Man in PubA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.A young man leads a promiscuous lifestyle until several life reversals make him rethink his purposes and goals in life.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
Shirley Valentine poster6.3Shirley Valentine1989I'm All Right Jack poster6.6I'm All Right Jack1959Carry On Up the Khyber poster6.4Carry On Up the Khyber1968

Filmography

28 films as actor
  1. 1989Shirley ValentineLondoner
  2. 1977Come Play with MeMcIvar
  3. 1977What's Up NurseTicket Inspector
  4. 1971The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsGuest Appearance (segment "Sloth")
  5. 1970It’s the Only Way to Go
  6. 1969The Magnificent Six and ½: A Good Deed in TimeHouse Decorator
  7. 1969The Nine Ages of NakednessThe Magistrate (segment "The Theatre")
  8. 1969HoverbugPostman
  9. 1969Where's Jack?Lord Mayor
  10. 1968Carry On Up the KhyberFrowsi, the Fakir
  11. 1967Smashing TimeCustard Pie Vicar
  12. 1967Three Bites of the AppleBernhard Hagstrom
  13. 1966I Was Happy HereGravedigger
  14. 1966AlfieGay Man in Pub
  15. 1964Go Kart GoPostman
  16. 1964Father Came Too!Fire Officer
  17. 1963A Stitch in TimePinching Patient (uncredited)
  18. 1963Ladies Who DoPolice Driver
  19. 1963Heavens Above!Tramp
  20. 1963The Wrong Arm of the LawPostman (uncredited)
  21. 1962Crooks AnonymousBrother Wiseman
  22. 1962Hair of the DogDoctor
  23. 1961Three on a SpreeMicki
  24. 1960A French MistressAmbulance Attendant
  25. 1960Light Up the Sky!Compere
  26. 1959I'm All Right JackShop Steward
  27. 1959The Navy LarkLt. Binns
  28. 1955Fun at St. Fanny'sCardew the Cad