Benny Hill
Aside from Charlie Chaplin, a number of other slapstick comedians made significant contributions to the history of silent film comedy. Benny Hill was one of the people who came to mind. Who among you has fond memories of Benny Hill’s old television show from back in the day? A record-breaking audience of more than 21 million people witnessed him perform in 1971, firmly cementing his position as one of the greatest and funniest showmen of all time.
He served in the military before transforming into the endearing rogue that we all know and love. Hill worked as an electrical and mechanical engineer for the British military during World War II. He was one of the thousands of soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy on September 1, 1944, but he prefers not to talk about it because it brings back painful memories.