Billy Bennett (comedian)

William Robertson Russell Bennett DCM MM (21 November 1887 – 30 June 1942) was a British comedian who specialised in parodies of dramatic monologues and was billed as "Almost a Gentleman".

Billy Bennett
Birth nameWilliam Robertson Russell Bennett
Born(1887-11-21)21 November 1887
Glasgow, Scotland
Died30 June 1942(1942-06-30) (aged 54)
Blackpool, England
NationalityBritish
Years active19191942
Parent(s)John Bennett (father)
Military career
Service/branch British Army
Unit16th Lancers
Battles/warsWorld War I
Awards
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