About Chris Emmett
Born 1938. Chris Emmett is a British comedian.
Christopher Roderick Emmett (born 13 December 1938) is a British actor and comedian best known for his work on the BBC Radio 4 comedies The Burkiss Way (1976-1980) and Alison and Maud (2002-2004).
Born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, he was a regular on various series starring Roy Hudd, including The News Huddlines, The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, Huddwinks and Crowned Hudds. Emmett was also a regular on Week Ending, and appeared in a number of sketches in the television game show 3-2-1. In August 2003, he featured in the Talking to One Person episode of BBC Radio 4 comedy Smelling of Roses, playing the old disc jockey Kenny Truman as he tried to get a job on radio station Gleam FM.
Emmett is a member of the showbusiness charitable fraternity the Grand Order of Water Rats, and is a former King Rat.
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Who is Chris Emmett?
British actor and comedian
When was Chris Emmett born?
Chris Emmett was born on 13 December 1938 in Nuneaton.
What is Chris Emmett's occupation?
Chris Emmett is a comedian.
What nationality is Chris Emmett?
Chris Emmett is British.
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