The Clark Brothers

The Clark Brothers, consisting of Steve (1924 – February 2017)[1] and James ("Jimmy") (23 July 1922 – 30 October 2009),[2] were an American double act, who achieved success in Britain in the postwar period.

[4] The brothers were cousins of Sammy Davis Jr.[5] By the age of 12, Steve, the youngest, was a seasoned soloist, singing and dancing.

[6] The Clark Brothers gave their first British performance for King George VI, and became favorites in working men's clubs.

The Brothers were a regular dance act on the QE2 cruise liner in the mid-1980s, and were always very approachable to crew & passengers whilst walking around the Ship.

At St Mary's Church in Twickenham, his funeral featured a performance by Miquel Brown, with tributes from Simon Callow and Roger de Courcey.

The Clark Brothers in a 1944 advertisement
The Clark Brothers in 1996