Harry Worth
(1917-1989)

Died aged c. 72

Harry Bourlon Illingsworth (20 November 1917 – 20 July 1989), professionally known as Harry Worth, was an English comedy actor, comedian and ventriloquist. Worth portrayed a charming, gentle and genial character, totally bemused by life, creating comedic confusion wherever he went.

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Commemorated on 3 plaques

Harry Worth 1917-1989 comedian

Harry Worth 1917-1989 comedian

Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington, London, United Kingdom where they was

Harry Worth 1920-1989

BBC Television Centre, London, United Kingdom where they was

Harry Worth Comedian 20 November 1917 to 20 July 1989 Born in this house and lived here until 1928

47 Fitzwilliam Street, Hoyland Common, Barnsley, United Kingdom where they was born (1917) and lived (1917-1928)