Education
A prominent member of theatre, Lockwood came to Australia in 1957 for a ten-week run with the Tivoli Theatre circuit, however after that job finished he remained in Australia for five years.
A prominent member of theatre, Lockwood came to Australia in 1957 for a ten-week run with the Tivoli Theatre circuit, however after that job finished he remained in Australia for five years.
Lockwood had always wanted to perform on stage. He was orphaned at age 11, and at 14 applied for a job as a dancer in a touring show. He continued to develop his talents and by 18 was given a contract by impresario Jack Hylton as a comedian.
War years World World War II intervened and Lockwood joined the Royal Air Force in 1942 and was honourably discharged in 1944.
Lockwood returned to performing, working in vaudeville, pantomime, radio and television In 1949 performed in the Royal Command Performance held at the London Coliseum.
During the performance he tripped and fell, suffering a bloody nose. His quip to the audience "Well, they told me you wanted blood tonight" was widely reported by the press
Lockwood was an original cast member of the series, added as a comedy character – of bumbling Jewish delicatessen proprietor Aldo Godolfus – he, along with his soon to be wife Roma (Phillipa Baker were two of the show"s most well-known, popular and recognised figures, generally thought of as a comedy duo.