"The funniest comedian in the world": 95 years since the birth of Benny Hill

1/21/2019, 12:03:51 PM

January 21, 1924 was born English comedian and actor Benny Hill. He became famous for the humorous program "The Benny Hill Show", first published in 1955. The artist not only played a major role in it, but also acted as a director and composer. For about 30 years, the show was one of the most popular in the world and was broadcast in 140 countries. Among the admirers of Benny Hill’s talents are Frank Sinatra, Burtt Reynolds, Michael Caine, and Michael Jackson. The latter called Hill "the funniest comedian in the world."

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