Mario Edgio Pantaleone Fabrizi (25 June 1924 – 5 April 1963) was an English comedian and actor of Italian descent, noted for his luxuriant moustache.

[1][2] Fabrizi was born to Italian parents in Holborn, London, England, in 1924, his mother's maiden name being Pisani.

[5][6] On 5 April 1963 Fabrizi died of a stress-related illness at his home in Neasden, London; his wife and son survived him.

[8] On ITV, Fabrizi was well known for his role in Granada Television's popular series The Army Game, as Corporal "Moosh" Merryweather,[9] while on BBC television, he was a regular member of the ensemble cast of the Tony Hancock sitcom Hancock's Half Hour.

[13] He was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London, W.10.