Barry Lupino
Encyclopedia
Barry Lupino born George Barry Lupino Hook, was a British comedian
, film actor and producer
. He was the brother of the actor and comedian Stanley Lupino
, the father of the actress Antoinette Lupino, and the uncle of the actresses Ida
and Rita Lupino.
As a television producer
he worked on The Fred Emney Show
(1957), Caxton's Tales (1958), It's a Square World
(1960), Spike Milligan: A Series of Unrelated Incidents at Current Market Value (1961), Ooh La La! (1968) and Comedy Playhouse
(1962–69).
Lupino was married three times, to Gertrude Letchford, Mary Georgina Gordon Anstruther and Doriel M. Phillips.
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, film actor and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. He was the brother of the actor and comedian Stanley Lupino
Stanley Lupino
Stanley Lupino was an English actor, dancer, singer, librettist, director and short story writer.-Early career:Lupino began his career as an acrobat and made his stage debut in 1913 and first became known as a music hall performer and played in pantomimes at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane...
, the father of the actress Antoinette Lupino, and the uncle of the actresses Ida
Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino was an English-born film actress and director, and a pioneer among women filmmakers. In her 48-year career, she appeared in 59 films and directed seven others, mostly in the United States. She appeared in serial television programmes 58 times and directed 50 other episodes...
and Rita Lupino.
As a television producer
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
he worked on The Fred Emney Show
Fred Emney
Frederick Arthur Round "Fred" Emney was an English character actor and comedian.Emney was born in Lancashire, the son of Blanche and Fred Emney , a music hall entertainer. His uncle was the actor Arthur Williams. Emney junior grew up in London.He made his film debut in 1935, having previously...
(1957), Caxton's Tales (1958), It's a Square World
It's a Square World
It's a Square World was a groundbreaking British comedy show starring Michael Bentine and was produced by the BBC. It ran from 1960 till 1964. The series led Bentine to a BAFTA award in 1962 for Light Entertainment and a compilation show, screened by the BBC in 1963, won that year's Press Prize at...
(1960), Spike Milligan: A Series of Unrelated Incidents at Current Market Value (1961), Ooh La La! (1968) and Comedy Playhouse
Comedy Playhouse
Comedy Playhouse was a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including Steptoe and Son, Till Death Us Do Part, All Gas and Gaiters, The Liver Birds, Are You Being Served?...
(1962–69).
Lupino was married three times, to Gertrude Letchford, Mary Georgina Gordon Anstruther and Doriel M. Phillips.
Selected filmography
- Never Trouble Trouble (1931)
- Master and ManMaster and Man (1934 film)Master and Man is a 1934 British comedy film directed by John Harlow.-Cast:* Wallace Lupino ... Wally* Barry Lupino ... Barry* Gus McNaughton ... Blackmailer* Faith Bennett ... Lady Sinden* Syd Crossley ... Coffee Stall Keeper...
(1934) - Sporting LoveSporting LoveSporting Love was a musical written by Stanley Lupino with music by Billy Mayerl.It opened at the Gaiety Theatre, London on March 31, 1934 and ran for 302 performances.In 1936 it was adapted as a film Sporting Love starring Lupino....
(1936) - Bed and BreakfastBed and Breakfast (1938 film)Bed and Breakfast is a 1938 British drama film directed by Walter West and starring Daphne Courtney, Barry Lupino and Frank Miller. It depicts the lives of the inhabitants in a boarding house...
(1938) - The Sky's the LimitThe Sky's the Limit (1938 film)The Sky's the Limit is a 1938 British musical comedy film directed by Jack Buchanan and Lee Garmes and starring Buchanan, Mara Loseff and William Kendall.-Cast:* Jack Buchanan - Dave Harber* Mara Loseff - Isobella* William Kendall - Thornwell Beamish...
(1938) - Garrison Follies (1940)