Billy Bennett (comedian)
Billy Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Robertson Russell Bennett 21 November 1887 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 30 June 1942 (aged 54) Blackpool, England |
| Parent | John Bennett (father) |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1919–1942 |
| Military career | |
| Branch | British Army |
| Unit | 16th Lancers |
| Conflicts | World War I |
| Awards | |
William Robertson Russell Bennett DCM MM (21 November 1887 – 30 June 1942) was a British comedian who specialised in parodies of dramatic monologues and was billed as "Almost a Gentleman".