Chic Littlewood Biography

Fast Facts

• Was the first variety entertainer to be named entertainer of the year in 1977
• Won a Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club in 1979
• His first semi-professional performance was at a contest alongside Vera Lynn and Tommy Trinder in London's East End
• Discovered that he had a gift for mimicry while listening to The Goons on the radio, but initially decided to become a baker like his father instead of going into show business
• Gained exposure in New Zealand after appearing on the talent show "Have a Shot," which earned him a spot on Howard Morrison's variety show
• Quote: "I'm the sort of person who just goes with the tide․ I've never cared about making big money or had any real ambitions․ I'd never planned to go into show business․"
• Best known as a television entertainment icon and variety performer in New Zealand
• Had been offered an audition at the BBC, but had already accepted assisted passage to New Zealand and arrived in Auckland in 1964
• Was also an actor who had a recurring role on "Shortland Street" in 1993 and made cameo appearances in the films "30 Days of Night" and "King Kong․"