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Freddie Starr: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Freddie Starr? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Freddie Starr (born Frederick Leslie Fowell; 9 January 1943 – 9 May 2019) was an English stand up comedian, impressionist, singer and actor. Starr was the lead singer of Merseybeat rock and roll group the Midniters during the early 1960s, and came to prominence in the early 1970s after appearing on Opportunity Knocks and the Royal Variety Performance. In the 1990s, he starred in several television shows, including Freddie Starr (1993–1994), The Freddie Starr Show (1996–1998) and two episodes of An Audience with... in 1996 and 1997. In 1999, he presented the game show Beat the Crusher.

Quick facts about Freddie Starr

  • Full name: Freddie Starr
  • Born: 1943-01-09
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q2913200

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Who is Freddie Starr?

Freddie Starr (born Frederick Leslie Fowell; 9 January 1943 – 9 May 2019) was an English stand up comedian, impressionist, singer and actor.

What nationality is Freddie Starr?

Freddie Starr is United Kingdom.

When was Freddie Starr born?

Freddie Starr was born on 1943-01-09.

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