About Jimmy Fagg
Jimmy Fagg, born James S. Fagg (29 December 1929 to 3 January 2010), was an English stand-up comedian, musician and actor, most notable for his roles in the Comic Strip Presents... and other British comedy films. He had a long spell as a musician in the Royal Marines until 1960, during which he honed his talent as both pianist and comedian. He performed in a number of pubs in the East End of London, becoming most popular as a weekend performer at The Imperial Crown pub. In the early 1980s his comic talent was spotted by the newly formed Comic Strip, and he appeared in features including The Bullshitters, GLC: The Carnage Continues and The Crying Game, as well as feature films Walter, Eat the Rich and The Imitators. He died in London on 3 January 2010 at the age of 80.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jimmy Fagg best known for?
Jimmy Fagg is best remembered for his roles in Comic Strip Presents and in other British comedy films.
Where did Jimmy Fagg perform comedy?
Fagg played a number of pubs in the East End of London and was most popular as a weekend act at The Imperial Crown.
How did Jimmy Fagg develop as a performer?
During a long spell as a musician in the Royal Marines, which lasted until 1960, he sharpened his skills as both a pianist and a comedian.
Which films did Jimmy Fagg appear in?
After the Comic Strip spotted him in the early 1980s, he appeared in The Bullshitters, GLC: The Carnage Continues and The Crying Game, plus the feature films Walter, Eat the Rich and The Imitators.
When was Jimmy Fagg born?
Jimmy Fagg was born James S. Fagg on 29 December 1929, and he died in London on 3 January 2010 at the age of 80.
