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Stanley Unwin
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Stanley Unwin

1911 – 2002 · Pretoria - South Africa · Active 1955–2015

Stanley Unwin was born on June 7, 1911, in Pretoria, South Africa, and became a distinctive presence in British comedy. He is best known for his role in Carry On Regardless (1961), where he brought his unique linguistic flair to the ensemble cast. Unwin's work in the film exemplifies the playful absurdity of the Carry On series, which became a hallmark of British humor. His ability to blend physical comedy with a whimsical use of language made him a memorable figure in the genre, contributing to the enduring appeal of cult cinema.

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Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961 ★ 6.3
as Landlord

After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house.

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Filmography

20 credits
2010s 1 credit
2015
Shaun the Sheep Movie as Bus Station Announcer / Hospital Announcer (voice) (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
2000s 1 credit
2008
Movie ★ 7.7
1990s 3 credits
1998
Rex the Runt as Mr. Wangle (voice)
TV ★ 7.6
1991
TV ★ 7.5
1980s 2 credits
1985
Movie
1983
Digital Dreams as The Power of Babel
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 2 credits
1979
TV ★ 7.7
1973
TV ★ 8.0
1960s 8 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.0
1969
The Secret Service as Father Stanley Unwin (voice)
TV ★ 5.8
1968
Movie ★ 6.8
1966
Press for Time as Mr. Nottage
Movie ★ 5.9
1964
HMS Paradise as Professor
TV
1962
Movie ★ 7.5
1961
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Movie ★ 6.9
1950s 3 credits
1958
Movie ★ 6.6
1955
Movie ★ 5.8