Fred Karno date of birth:
March 26, 1866
How old was Fred Karno when died?
75
Where was Fred Karno born?
Exeter, Devon, England, U.K.
When did Fred Karno die?
September 18, 1941
What is Fred Karno nationality?
British
What is Fred Karno's occupation?
Music hall comedian & theatre impresario
Short Biography
Frederick John Westcott (26 March 1866 – 18 September 1941), best known by his stage name Fred Karno, was an English theatre impresario of the British music hall. He is credited with popularizing the custard-pie-in-the-face gag. During the 1890s, in order to circumvent stage censorship, Karno developed a form of sketch comedy without dialogue.