Charles Penrose (entertainer)

For other people with the same name, see Charles Penrose (disambiguation).
Charles Penrose
Charles Penrose as The Laughing Policeman
Background information
Born
Charles Penrose Dunbar Cawse

(1873-11-11)11 November 1873
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
Died17 November 1952(1952-11-17) (aged 79)
Kensington, London, England
GenresMusic hall
OccupationsMusician, comedian, entertainer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1891–1952
LabelColumbia

Charles Penrose (born Charles Penrose Dunbar Cawse; 11 November 1873 – 17 November 1952) was an English music hall and theatre performer, and later radio comedian, who is best known for his unusual comic song "The Laughing Policeman". He was born in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, the son of a master watchmaker and jeweller.

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