Kenneth Williams Overview:

Actress, Kenneth Williams, was born Kenneth Charles Williams on Feb 22, 1926 in London, UK. Williams died at the age of 62 on Apr 15, 1988 in London, UK .

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Many thanks to the participants of the 100 Years of Blogathon!

By Virginie Pronovost on Feb 23, 2026 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

It’s a wrap for the 100 Years of Blogathon! I loved being in such great company of talented bloggers to pay my tribute to this most unique actor! We were not many, but we were mighty! Now that you have time ;), make sure to read your fellow bloggers’ entries and drop a c... Read full article


The Incomparable ! A Centenary Tribute

By Virginie Pronovost on Feb 22, 2026 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

“A fan club is a group of people who tell an actor he’s not alone in the way he feels about himself.” – – When I published my Carry On blog series back in 2019-2020, this blogging dedication not only made me a fan of this silly comedic franchise, but i... Read full article


The 100 Years of Blogathon is here!

By Virginie Pronovost on Feb 20, 2026 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

Welcome to the 100 Years of Blogathon! I’m happy to finally kick things off with that blogging event celebrating the life and career of this wonderful actor, who would have celebrated its centenary on February 22, 2026. Born on February 22, 1926, in London, we mostly remember ... Read full article


Announcing “Carry On Kenny! – The 100 Years of Blogathon”!

By Virginie Pronovost on Sep 27, 2025 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

Oooh! Matron! We’re hosting a new blogathon, aren’t we? Well, with that famous “matron” catchphrase (and the title of this announcement), you’ve guessed it: we’ll be honouring the one and only next February! This larger-than-life actor who had mor... Read full article


Sweden Meets Britain: Ingrid Bergman On Stage with

By Virginie Pronovost on Aug 27, 2020 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

Three Enchanting Ladies Seven months later, I?m back on Three Enchanting Ladies (I really must try to write more on this blog). It is a quite special occasion since it?s for the 5th Wonderful Ingrid Bergman Blogathon that I?m hosting on my main blog The Wonderful World of Cinema. Not only it marks ... Read full article


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Kenneth Williams Quotes:

Ellen Moore: ...they told me you were a wonderful surgeon.
Frederick Carver: Well I suppose I am a cut above the rest.


Bilius: Caesar, there is a messenger here without.
Julius Caesar: I'm not surprised, if we stay here much longer we'll all be without.


Frederick Carver: Ahh this is the new kidney case.
Dr. Ernest Stoppidge: Yes Mr Bean.
Frederick Carver: Ahh, Kidney Bean.


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Kenneth Williams Facts
Favourite Carry On was Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968). Kenneth also thought that of all his Carry On appearances, The Khasi of Kalabar will be the one that the audience will never forget.

Upon his sudden death, the coroner recorded an open verdict, saying it was possible (but unlikely) that Williams had taken an overdose of sleeping pills in addition to his regular pain killers that caused a lethal cocktail. To this day, views are still divided as to whether it was deliberate or not. On one hand, he mentioned many times in his diaries that suicide was the only option, but he always seemed to bounce back from his bouts of depression. Many seem to think that suicide is unlikely simply because he would never have entertained such ideas while his mother was alive (she was left nothing in his will, presumably because Ken was expecting to outlive her).

His big break came about while playing a serious role on stage -- as the Dauphin in a production of "Saint Joan."

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