Tony Hancock 12th May, 1924 – 24th June, 1968 Regarded by many as perhaps the greatest post war comedian of his generation, here we take a look at the life and career of Tony Hancock. Quick Bio Born Anthony John Hancock on 12 May 1924,  in Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, but from the age of three was brought up in Bournemouth, where his Father, John Hancock, who ran the Railway Hotel in Holdenhurst Road, worked as a comedian and entertainer. … Continue reading Tony Hancock, Profiled