Charles Penrose (entertainer) Charles Penrose (entertainer) Charles Penrose (born Charles Penrose Dunbar Cawse; 11 November 1873 – 17 November 1952) was an English music hall and theatre performer, and later radio comedian, who is best known for his unusual comic song "The Laughing Policeman". He was born in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, the son of a master watchmaker and jeweller. He initially followed his father into the jewellery trade, but enjoyed such success with his innovative laughing songs at local concert parties that he was invited to join a theatrical tour at the age of 18. His theatrical career took off, and he appeared in
John Robinson (English actor) House at Allington" (1960) and two guest appearances on "The Saint" opposite Roger Moore. He was also a regular performer on both the BBC's "Sunday Night Theatre" from 1951-1959, and ITV's "Armchair Theatre" from 1956-1965. His final screen role was in the television series "Fall of Eagles" in 1974. He died of cancer in London in March 1979, aged 70. John Robinson (English actor) John Robinson (11 November 1908 – 6 March 1979) was an English actor, who was particularly active in the theatre. Mostly cast in minor and supporting roles in film and television, he is best remembered for