Charles Penrose (entertainer)

Charles Penrose
Charles Penrose as The Laughing Policeman
Background information
Birth nameCharles Penrose Dunbar Cawse
Born(1873-11-11)11 November 1873
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
Died17 November 1952(1952-11-17) (aged 79)
Kensington, London, England
GenresMusic hall
Occupation(s)Musician, comedian, entertainer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1891–1952
LabelsColumbia

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.

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