Tommy Trinder

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Thomas Edward Trinder CBE ( 24 March, 1909 – 10 July, 1989) known as Tommy Trinder, was an English stage, screen and radio comedian of the pre and post war years whose catchphrase was 'You lucky people'. Born at 54 Wellfield Road, Streatham, South London, (a plaque from the Streatham Society marks the spot) on 24 March, 1909, the son of a London tram driver, Tommy Trinder was one of the best-loved comedians in Britain during the period from the late 1930s, until the 1960s. He was fast-talking and quick-witted and well-suited to stand up comedy in front of a live audience. His catch phrases, 'You lucky people!' and 'If it's laughter you're after, Trinder's the name', combined with his trademarks; the pork-pie hat, the leering smile and the wagging finger were almost universally recognised in Britain. He left school early for a job as an errand boy but by the age of 12 was on stage. He toured South Africa with a revue company in 1921 and appeared as a boy vocalist at Collins' Music Hall the following year. Minor successes in music hall, revues and working men's clubs followed. By 1926, aged 17, Trinder was the star of Archie Pitt's travelling variety comedy shows. National recognition began to come in 1937 with the revues Tune In and In Town Tonight. By World War Two he was one of Britain's foremost entertainers and his shows brought welcome relief during the darkest days of the war. Ealing Studios signed him up to films during the war. His most famous was the comedy Sa

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