Willie Fennell

Willie Fennell
OAM
Born
William John Fennell

(1920-01-20)20 January 1920
Bondi, New South Wales, Australia
Died9 September 1992(1992-09-09) (aged 72)
Sydney, Australia
Other names"Phooey" Fennell
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • producer
  • scriptwriter
  • soldier

William John Fennell (20 January 1920 – 9 September 1992) was an Australian radio, television (serials and mini-series), stage and film actor, comedian, producer, radio scriptwriter and writer who appeared in many Australian television series in a lengthy career spanning over 50 years, recognised by his slightly nasal, raspy voice, moustache and pork pie hat. As a comedian, his style was stated as a sad humour worth more than a belly-laugh and said to be contrasted with the blue comedy of contemporary performer Roy Rene.

He is probably best known for his recurring role in TV series The Young Doctors as Arthur Simmonds and Sons and Daughters as Spider Webb.

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