- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCecil Victor Manser
- Nickname
- Cheerful Charlie
- Charlie Chester was born on April 26, 1914 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Educated Evans (1957), Musical Playhouse (1959) and Red Peppers (1958). He was married to Joan Jarvis and Dorita Langley. He died on June 26, 1997 in Twickenham, London, England, UK.
- SpousesJoan Jarvis(1994 - June 26, 1997) (his death)Dorita Langley(1939 - November 6, 1992) (her death, 1 child)
- Started out at age 13 as a boy singer-yodeller, before becoming a comedian later in his teens.
- He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1990 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to charity.
- 1952/3 he was King Rat of the show business charity organization The Water Rats.
- Television series HMS Paradise.
- Wrote poetry and songs.
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