Windsor Davies miner and a teacher at Mountside School for Boys in Leek, Staffordshire and did national service in Libya and Egypt with the East Surrey Regiment between 1950-1952 before deciding to become an actor. Davies' best known role was as Battery Sergeant Major Williams in the British sitcom "It Ain't Half Hot Mum" (1974–81). Among his catchphrases was "Shut Up!!", delivered as an eardrum-shattering military scream. Another phrase was "Oh dear, how sad, never mind", delivered in a dry, ironic manner, and used when others around him had problems. Davies and co-star Don Estelle had a number one hit in the
Windsor Davies to his days in "It Ain't Half Hot Mum"). In 2004, Davies played an elderly night porter in the BBC sitcom "My Family" (in the episode "Going Dental"). On film, Davies played major roles in two later Carry On films, "Behind" (1975) and "England" (1976) - in the latter as yet another sergeant major. He played Mog in the Welsh rugby film "Grand Slam" (1978). He was the subject of "This Is Your Life" in 1976 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews. Davies has performed a large amount of advertising voice-over work, and his distinctive, deep voice could be