Jimmy Fagg (born 1929 in

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) is an

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and

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. He is most notable for his roles in the Comic Strip Presents.. and in other British comedy films. He had a long spell as a musician in the

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between 1940 and 1960. During this time, he is reported to have been accused of

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on two occasions. On both occasions, however, he was excused from any punishment; it is believed due to his charm and wit as a comedian. During his time as a marine Fagg forged a career as a stand-up comedy actor, performing in the traditional pub circuit of musicians. He performed in a number of pubs in the

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of London throughout this time. He became most popular as a weekend performer at The Imperial Crown pub, performing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. His talent as a pianist was often at the core of his performances. Both his talent as a musician and as a comedian were honed during his time in the band of the Royal Marines. While performing in the early 1980s, his talent as a comic was spotted by the then newly formed

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. He appeared on a number of the features produced by them including; The Bullshitters: South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!, GLC: The Carnage Continues, Oxford, Spaghetti Hoops, Les Dogs, The Crying Game, Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown, Space Virgins from Planet Sex, Queen of the Wild Frontier. As well as the films produced as part of the Comic Strip Presents... series, he also appeared in a number of feature films; Walter (1982),

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(1987) and The Imitators (1996).

List of acting roles

Walter – ''Hospital Patient'' – (1984)
The Bullshitters: Roll out the Gunbarrel – ''Himself'' – (1984)
Eat the Rich – ''Jimmy'' – (1987)
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie! – ''Soldier'' – (1990)
GLC: The Carnage Continues – ''Soldier/2nd Workman'' – (1990)
Oxford – ''Don'' – (1990)
Spaghetti Hoops – ''Newsvendor'' – (1990)
Les Dogs – '' Groom's Uncle'' – (1990)
The Crying Game – ''Lift Man'' – (1992)
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown – ''East End Drinker/Landlord'' – 1993)
Space Virgins from Planet Sex – ''Nappy Lorry Driver'' – (1993)
Queen of the Wild Frontier – ''Ken'' – (1993)
The Imitators – ''Truck Driver'' – (1996)
Minder – If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play On – ''Pub Pianist / Comedian'' – (1984)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Fagg, Jimmy English male comedians People from Gravesend, Kent 1929 births Living people