Reg Varney

Biography

Reginald Alfred Varney was born on July 11, 1916, in Canning Town, Essex, to Sidney Thomas Varney and Annie (née Needham). He began his career as a pianist, playing in working men's clubs, pubs, and ABC cinemas before joining the Royal Engineers during World War II. After demobilization, he starred in stage revues and television sitcoms, including The Rag Trade and On the Buses, cementing his status as a household name.