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William Rushton

William Rushton

William George Rushton was an English cartoonist, satirist, comedian, actor and performer who co-founded the satirical magazine Private Eye.

Known for

Two Old Farts in the Night
Two Old Farts in the Night
1996 • Himself
Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
1992 • Toby Belch (voice)
Hamlet: The Video
Hamlet: The Video
1992 • Host
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1989 • Self
Consuming Passions
Consuming Passions
1988
Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On
Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On
1986 • Narrator (Himself)
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
1985 • the Ghost of Christmas Present
The Best of the Adventures
The Best of the Adventures
1981 • Wilfred Crimble (archive footage) (uncredited)

Full filmography

Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
1992 • Toby Belch (voice)
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Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
1985 • the Ghost of Christmas Present
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The Best of the Adventures
The Best of the Adventures
1981 • Wilfred Crimble (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Death Becomes Me
1979 • Lance (archive footage)
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Keep It Up Downstairs
Keep It Up Downstairs
1976 • Snotty Shuttleworth
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Decorators Limited
1976 • Councillor Eldridge
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The Cobblers of Umbridge
The Cobblers of Umbridge
1973 • Walter Tumbril
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Flight of the Doves
Flight of the Doves
1971 • Tobias Cromwell
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The Best House in London
The Best House in London
1969 • Sylvester Wall
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968 • Dylan's Assistant
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It's All Over Town
It's All Over Town
1963 • Fat Friend
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William Rushton – Biography, Known For & Filmography