Tommy Trinder

Acting

Tommy Trinder

Born March 24, 1909 · Streatham, London, England, UK

Died July 10, 1989 · aged 80

Thomas Edward Trinder CBE (24 March 1909 – 10 July 1989) known as Tommy Trinder, was an English stage, screen and radio comedian of the pre- and post-war years whose catchphrase was 'You lucky people'.

Known For

Bitter SpringsBitter Springs · 1950
Bitter Springs
★ 6.81950
MovieDramaAdventure
A family buy land set around a water hole in a remote location, that is occupied by native Australians. The two groups clash.
The Foreman Went to FranceThe Foreman Went to France · 1942
The Foreman Went to France
★ 6.61942
MovieWarDrama
Based on the true story of Melbourne Johns, an aircraft factory foreman sent to France to prevent the Nazis getting hold of some vital equipment.
Barry McKenzie Holds His OwnBarry McKenzie Holds His Own · 1974
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
★ 5.41974
MovieComedy
Barry McKenzie's Aunt Edna is kidnapped by Count Von Plasma, the vampire head of an isolated Eastern European dictatorship who mistakes her for the Queen of England and thinks that kidnapping her will draw tourists to his country. Barry and his mates set out to rescue her and bring her back to Australia.
Millions Like UsMillions Like Us · 1943
Millions Like Us
★ 5.61943
MovieDramaWar
When Celia Crowson is called up for war service, she hopes for a glamorous job in one of the services, but as a single girl, she is directed into a factory making aircraft parts. Here she meets other girls from all different walks of life and begins a relationship with a young airman.
The Bells Go DownThe Bells Go Down · 1943
The Bells Go Down
★ 7.21943
MovieDramaWar
Comedian Tommy Trinder plays it straight in this tribute to the wartime AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service). The dedicated band who kept the fires of London under control during the blitz and fire bombings of WWII.
Sailors ThreeSailors Three · 1940
Sailors Three
★ 7.61940
MovieComedyWar
Three sailors get drunk while on shore leave and end up on the wrong ship. When they realise their mistake they scramble off it and onto their warship, HMS Ferocious. However, they soon realise that the vessel they have boarded is not the Ferocious but a German battleship.
Save Your Shillings and SmileSave Your Shillings and Smile · 1943
Save Your Shillings and Smile
★ 6.01943
MovieMusic
Tommy Trinder chooses which of the chorus line to take out. The lucky lady is the one who knows all about war savings.
Fiddlers ThreeFiddlers Three · 1944
Fiddlers Three
★ 8.41944
MovieComedy
Two British soldiers and a WREN take refuge at Stonehenge during a thunderstorm, they are struck by lightning and transported back to ancient Rome.

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