Frank Atkinson

Biography

Frank Atkinson was a British actor and writer born on March 19, 1893, in Blackpool, Lancashire. He appeared in over 130 films between 1930 and 1963, often in small or uncredited roles, and also worked in Hollywood during the 1930s. Notably, he played Worzel Gummidge, the first television scarecrow, on BBC's original series in 1953.