Douglas Byng, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Douglas Byng

English comic singer and songwriter

Date of Birth: 17-Mar-1893

Date of Death: 24-Aug-1987

Profession: comedian

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Douglas Byng

  • Douglas Coy Byng (17 March 1893 – 24 August 1987) was an English comic singer and songwriter in West End theatre, revue and cabaret.
  • Billed as "Bawdy but British", Byng was famous for his female impersonations.
  • His songs are full of sexual innuendo and double entendres.
  • An openly gay performer, Byng was noted for his camp performances in the music halls and in cabaret.
  • Byng made a large number of recordings, many of which have been transferred to CD.
  • Byng was also a noted pantomime dame and appeared in over 30 pantomimes.

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