Henry McGee was an American actor who is best known for his long association with Benny Hill, his roles in various comedies, and memorable television commercials.
Personal and Family Life
Henry James Marris-McGee was born on May 14, 1928, in Kensington, London, England. He was the son of a Rolls-Royce engineer and received his education at Stonyhurst. After completing his National Service in the Royal Navy, he pursued a career in acting and attended the Italia Conti Stage Academy.
Career Highlights
McGee developed a prolific career on television, particularly in the 1960s and 70s, with notable performances as a suave conman in the sitcom “The Perfect Gentleman.” He was also famous for his appearances in commercials for Sugar Puffs cereal alongside The Honey Monster. His talent for comedy allowed him to shine in various television shows and films.
Death and Legacy
Henry McGee passed away on January 28, 2006, in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, due to Alzheimer’s disease. A memorial service was held in his honor at St. Paul’s Church, Covent Garden. He left behind a legacy as a beloved figure in British comedy and left one million pounds in his will.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Carry On Emmannuelle | 1978-10-12 | Harold Hump |
| Holiday on the Buses | 1973-05-19 | Holiday Camp Manager |
| Adventures of a Taxi Driver | 1976-04-30 | Inspector Rogers |
| The Best Of Benny Hill | 1974-05-23 | |
| Benny Hill: The Lost Years – The Good, the Bawd and the Benny | 2000-07-19 | Various |
| The Italian Job | 1969-06-02 | Tailor |
| Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World | 1973-12-01 | TV Announcer |
| Revenge of the Pink Panther | 1978-01-08 | Officer Bardot |
| The Best Of Dick Emery | 2005-07-11 | |
| Mr. H Is Late | 1988-02-15 | |
| Tune On the Old Tax Fiddle | Mr. East | |
| The Cherry Picker | 1974-01-01 | |
| Pity About the Abbey | 1965-07-29 | Sir Peter Watling |
| Gideon’s Way | 1965-03-18 | Mack Martinson |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Maidwell |
| The Benny Hill Show | 1969-11-19 | |
| The Goodies | 1970-11-08 | |
| Reg Varney | 1973-08-15 | |
| The Worker | 1965-02-27 | |
| Let There Be Love | 1982-01-04 | |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Reeves |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Tell It To The Marines | 1959-09-23 | |
| No – That’s Me Over Here! | 1967-11-14 | |
| Cilla’s Comedy Six | 1975-01-15 | |
| Last of the Summer Wine | 1973-01-04 | Goff Helliwell |
| The Protectors | 1972-09-29 | Frank |
| The Scales of Justice | 1962-01-11 | Jeweller |
| The Galton & Simpson Playhouse | 1977-02-17 | |
| Up The Workers | 1973-09-04 | Dicky Bligh |