W. C. Fields W. C. Fields William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. Fields' comic persona was a misanthropic and hard-drinking egotist, who remained a sympathetic character despite his snarling contempt for dogs and children. His career in show business began in vaudeville, where he attained international success as a silent juggler. He gradually incorporated comedy into his act, and was a featured comedian in the Ziegfeld Follies for several years. He became a star in the Broadway musical comedy "Poppy" (1923), in which he played
Mike Elliott (comedian) Mike Elliott (comedian) Michael Elliott (17 July 1946 – 23 December 2014), also known as Mike the Mouth, was an English stand-up comedian, actor, television presenter, radio personality and comedian. On 23 December 2014 Elliott died of esophageal cancer at age 68. Elliott was born in Sunderland. He attended St Cuthbert's RC Primary in Grindon, Sunderland, and St Aiden's RC Grammar School in Ashbrook, Sunderland. He later taught English at Hartlepool's Dyke House School. In 1983, he first found national fame on "At Last, It's Mike Elliott", broadcast on Channel 4. For several years, he was a mainstay of Lindisfarne's