Alfred Hawthorne Hill , known by his stage name Benny Hill ( 21 January 1924 -- 20 April 1992 ) , was an English comedian and actor , best remembered for his long-running television programme `` The Benny Hill Show '' .
Alfred Hawthorne `` Benny '' Hill ( 21 January 1924 -- 20 April 1992 ) was an English comedian , actor and singer , notable for his long-running television programme `` The Benny Hill Show '' .