- While a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 3 camp, he staged concerts with Rupert Davies and Peter Butterworth.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1977 for his services to the film industry.
- He was a great admirer of Max Miller, whose risque routines were legendary so he saw the Carry on films as an extension of the music hall.
- He was responsible for the secondary Carry on titles such as 'Mind My Chopper' (Henry) and 'Womb at the Top' (Matron).
- Father: Arthur George Nelson Conn Rothwell; Mother: Margery Whillier.
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