Harry Secombe
Also Credited As: Sir Harry Secombe
Birth Place: Swansea, WALES
Latest News on Harry Secombe:
Uncovered Herbert Kretzmer Letter Reveals He Felt His Work on LES MISERABLES Was Undervalued (Oct 14, 2025)
Cast Set For West End Run of GHOST STORIES (Aug 29, 2025)
Cast Set For UK Tour of GHOST STORIES (Dec 4, 2024)
Uncovered Herbert Kretzmer Letter Reveals He Felt His Work on LES MISERABLES Was Undervalued (Oct 14, 2025)
Cast Set For West End Run of GHOST STORIES (Aug 29, 2025)
Cast Set For UK Tour of GHOST STORIES (Dec 4, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Fake's Progress
[ 1950 ] Commentator
[ 1950 ] Commentator
Penny Points to Paradise
[ 1951 ] Harry Flakers
[ 1951 ] Harry Flakers
Down Among the Z Men
[ 1952 ] Harry Jones
[ 1952 ] Harry Jones
Forces' Sweetheart
[ 1953 ] Private Llewelyn
[ 1953 ] Private Llewelyn
Svengali
[ 1954 ] Barizel
[ 1954 ] Barizel
Davy
[ 1958 ] Davy Morgan
[ 1958 ] Davy Morgan
Jet Storm
[ 1959 ] Binky Meadows
[ 1959 ] Binky Meadows
Oliver!
[ 1968 ] Bumble
[ 1968 ] Bumble
The Bed Sitting Room
[ 1969 ] Shelter Man
[ 1969 ] Shelter Man
Song of Norway
[ 1970 ] Bioernstjerne Bjoernson
[ 1970 ] Bioernstjerne Bjoernson
Doctor in Trouble
[ 1970 ] Llewellyn Wendover
[ 1970 ] Llewellyn Wendover
Sunstruck
[ 1972 ] Stanley Evans
[ 1972 ] Stanley Evans
Between Two Women
[ 2003 ] performer
[ 2003 ] performer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Harry Secombe, Pickwick
News
Uncovered Herbert Kretzmer Letter Reveals He Felt His Work on LES MISERABLES Was Undervalued
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2025
Letters from the late Herbert Kretzmer, recently donated to Cambridge University Library, reveal that the writer, who famously wrote the English-language lyrics for Les Miserables, felt he didn't receive enough credit for his work on the musical masterpiece.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2025
Letters from the late Herbert Kretzmer, recently donated to Cambridge University Library, reveal that the writer, who famously wrote the English-language lyrics for Les Miserables, felt he didn't receive enough credit for his work on the musical masterpiece.
Cast Set For West End Run of GHOST STORIES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025
The cast has been set for the return of Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural sensation Ghost Stories to the West End. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025
The cast has been set for the return of Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural sensation Ghost Stories to the West End. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Cast Set For UK Tour of GHOST STORIES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024
Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024
Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.
BroadwayWorld UK's Best of 2022
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 29, 2022
After Covid dealt a stuttering start to the year, 2022 brought some standout shows and performances. Here are some of our critics' highlights from the past twelve months.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 29, 2022
After Covid dealt a stuttering start to the year, 2022 brought some standout shows and performances. Here are some of our critics' highlights from the past twelve months.
2022 Year in Review: Aliya Al-Hassan's Best of 2022
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 23, 2022
2022 started with the UK fighting with Covid's Omicron variant, which was not really conducive to much theatrical mingling. However, much of the theatre world ralied, as it always does, to bring us some juicy shows and sparkling performances.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 23, 2022
2022 started with the UK fighting with Covid's Omicron variant, which was not really conducive to much theatrical mingling. However, much of the theatre world ralied, as it always does, to bring us some juicy shows and sparkling performances.
Review: SPIKE, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 9, 2022
SPIKE is based on letters between Milligan and his BBC executives. Ian Hislop and his long-time writing partner Nick Newman have created an affectionate and beautifully staged portrait of the often-troubled mind of this comedy genius.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 9, 2022
SPIKE is based on letters between Milligan and his BBC executives. Ian Hislop and his long-time writing partner Nick Newman have created an affectionate and beautifully staged portrait of the often-troubled mind of this comedy genius.
Review: SPIKE, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 5, 2022
In a fabulously fast-paced and funny tribute to Spike Milligan, writers Ian Hislop and Nick Newman affectionately convey how the extraordinary Anglo-Irishman creates The Goon Show.
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 5, 2022
In a fabulously fast-paced and funny tribute to Spike Milligan, writers Ian Hislop and Nick Newman affectionately convey how the extraordinary Anglo-Irishman creates The Goon Show.
CLEMENT ATTLEE Comes To Liverpool's Epstein Theatre This Month Alongside Labour Party Conference
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022
A new play documenting the fascinating time in post-war history when Government changed in power from Conservative Prime Minister Winston Churchill to Labour's Clement Attlee, comes to Liverpool's Epstein Theatre this Month.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022
A new play documenting the fascinating time in post-war history when Government changed in power from Conservative Prime Minister Winston Churchill to Labour's Clement Attlee, comes to Liverpool's Epstein Theatre this Month.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For UK Tour of SPIKE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK tour of Spike. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK tour of Spike. Check out the photos here!
Full Cast Announced For SPIKE, Touring to Theatre Royal Brighton This October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022
Full casting has been announced for SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that will be visiting Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 October 2022 as part of a UK tour.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022
Full casting has been announced for SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that will be visiting Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 October 2022 as part of a UK tour.
Cast Announced For SPIKE at the Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new comedy, ‘Spike’, is coming to Darlington Hippodrome with a cast including Gavin and Stacey star Robert Wilfort alongside Mischief Theatre’s Patrick Warner and Jeremy Lloyd.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new comedy, ‘Spike’, is coming to Darlington Hippodrome with a cast including Gavin and Stacey star Robert Wilfort alongside Mischief Theatre’s Patrick Warner and Jeremy Lloyd.
Full Casting Announced For SPIKE, Touring The UK This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022
Full casting has been announced for SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that had its world premiere at The Watermill Theatre Newbury in January, and will be touring the UK from 6 September.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022
Full casting has been announced for SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that had its world premiere at The Watermill Theatre Newbury in January, and will be touring the UK from 6 September.
SPIKE Will Tour the UK This Autumn Starring John Dagleish
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish (Sunny Afternoon, Farming, The Third Day) will reprise his critically acclaimed role as 'Spike Milligan' this autumn, as SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that had its world premiere at The Watermill in January – tours the UK.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish (Sunny Afternoon, Farming, The Third Day) will reprise his critically acclaimed role as 'Spike Milligan' this autumn, as SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that had its world premiere at The Watermill in January – tours the UK.
Jonathon Welch Returns To The Glasshouse With Port Macquarie's Own School Of Hard Knocks Choir
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022
ARIA, Logie and Helpmann award winning singer and conductor of the 'choir that stole the Nation's heart' in 2007 - the Choir of Hard Knocks, is returning to the Glasshouse Theatre in his new show I'm Just Wild About Harry, with special guests - the School of Hard Knocks Choir - Port Macquarie Hastings.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022
ARIA, Logie and Helpmann award winning singer and conductor of the 'choir that stole the Nation's heart' in 2007 - the Choir of Hard Knocks, is returning to the Glasshouse Theatre in his new show I'm Just Wild About Harry, with special guests - the School of Hard Knocks Choir - Port Macquarie Hastings.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SPIKE at The Watermill
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2022
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of SPIKE, a new comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. The title role will be played by Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish, with Stephen Fry voicing the BBC Announcer at The Watermill from Thursday 27 January – Saturday 5 March.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2022
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of SPIKE, a new comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. The title role will be played by Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish, with Stephen Fry voicing the BBC Announcer at The Watermill from Thursday 27 January – Saturday 5 March.
SPIKE Will Open The 2022 Spring Season At The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2021
Details have been announced for the spring season, running from January to May 2022, as well as the appointment of two new Playwrights in Residence.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2021
Details have been announced for the spring season, running from January to May 2022, as well as the appointment of two new Playwrights in Residence.
Australian Tenor Jonathon Welch AM Comes to Glen Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021
Glen Street Theatre will present I'm Just Wild About Harry from 11th to 12th April, starring renowned Australian tenor Jonathon Welch AM, best known for his award- winning ABC documentary Choir of Hard Knocks.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021
Glen Street Theatre will present I'm Just Wild About Harry from 11th to 12th April, starring renowned Australian tenor Jonathon Welch AM, best known for his award- winning ABC documentary Choir of Hard Knocks.
LES MISERABLES Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer Dies at 95
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that lyricist Herbert Kretzmer has died at age 95. Kretzmer is best known for writing the lyrics to the English musical adaptation of Les Miserables.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that lyricist Herbert Kretzmer has died at age 95. Kretzmer is best known for writing the lyrics to the English musical adaptation of Les Miserables.
New Season Announced At Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2020
Wiltshire Creative is premiering Barney Norris's new adaptation of Lorca's Blood Wedding as part of its spring 2020 season followed by major revivals of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Hay Fever plus star-studded productions of Shirley Valentine and Dial M For Murder.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2020
Wiltshire Creative is premiering Barney Norris's new adaptation of Lorca's Blood Wedding as part of its spring 2020 season followed by major revivals of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Hay Fever plus star-studded productions of Shirley Valentine and Dial M For Murder.
Cinemalive Presents Charles Dickens' Classic Festive Tale A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2018
Following three critically-acclaimed, sold-out seasons on stage in London's West End, Simon Callow (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Shakespeare in Love) brings Charles Dickens' beloved classic A Christmas Carol to the big screen in December 2018. On Tuesday 11 December the stage-to-film adaptation, reimagined especially for cinema, will be released in 444 cinemas across the UK and Ireland by leading event cinema distributors CinemaLive.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2018
Following three critically-acclaimed, sold-out seasons on stage in London's West End, Simon Callow (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Shakespeare in Love) brings Charles Dickens' beloved classic A Christmas Carol to the big screen in December 2018. On Tuesday 11 December the stage-to-film adaptation, reimagined especially for cinema, will be released in 444 cinemas across the UK and Ireland by leading event cinema distributors CinemaLive.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Harry Secombe been in?
Harry Secombe has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Harry Secombe been in?
Harry Secombe has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Harry Secombe's first West End show?
Harry Secombe's first West End show was Pickwick which opened in 1963
What awards has Harry Secombe been nominated for?
Harry Secombe has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in "Pickwick".
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