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.
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.
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.
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.
Champagne CharlieChampagne Charlie · 1944
Champagne Charlie
5.91944
MovieComedyDrama
A man from the countryside becomes London’s newest music hall sensation, and competes with a rival music hall performer for the audience’s attention.
The Beauty JungleThe Beauty Jungle · 1964
The Beauty Jungle
5.31964
MovieComedyDrama
A Bristol typist joins the world of beauty contests.
You Lucky People!You Lucky People! · 1955
You Lucky People!
5.41955
MovieComedy
Reservist Tommy Smart - who has made his fortune since the war selling army surplus - arrives at an army camp, with his chauffeur/valet, for two weeks' training. Bank manager Corporal Jones is in Tommy's squad. Sylvia, Jones' daughter, wishes to marry Lieutenant Robson, a National Service officer. Smart is under the orders of his old enemy Sergeant Thickpenny and R.S.M. Brittain; various parade ground antics ensue.
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.

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