Hobbo (as he was known) portrayed Sherlock Holmes in 80 radio adaptations in a series of Sherlock Holmes radio dramas, 1952–69.
Carleton Percy Hobbs was born in Farnborough and died in London. He did some cinema and theatre work but the majority of his appearances were on radio and television.
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Carleton Hobbs
The presence of Sherlock Holmes at this unveiling is rather misleading since ...
Comedian and film actor. Â Born Sunderland. Â Best known for a series of films in which he played a character, Josser, in the 1930s. Â T. S. Eliot was a big fan. Â Died London. British Pathe have some...
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Born Rochester, Kent, Started in show-biz as a clown.  First credited film role was in 1955 Cockleshell Heroes.  Appeared in many films and TV series.  Friend of Peter Sellers and other Goons.  Die...
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