Roy Rene, also known as Harry van der Sluys (b February 15, 1891 d November 22, 1954) was born in Adelaide, South Australia. He was an Australian comedian and vaudevillian. He was a Freemason [1]. February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 11  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $59,819 (5th)  - Product per capita  $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  1,558,200 (5th)  - Density  1. ... A comedian, or comic, is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... American Square & Compasses Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization. ...

Henry left school at the age of 14 and commenced his career on the stage, adopting the stage name of Roy Rene, but before that, his stage name was Boy Roy. During 1916, he formed a partnership with Nat Phillips, and commenced performing as Mo the clown in the long running stage act Stiffy and Mo. In 1934, he starred in the film by Ken G. Hall Strike Me Lucky, a reference to one of his many catchphrases. This was his only film performance. 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Kenneth George Hall (February 22, 1901 – February 8, 1994) was an Australian film director who is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Australian film industry. ...

In the 1940's, Henry appeared on a number of radio programs, including McCackie Mansion, which aired for three years from 1947. He played the character of Mo McCackie in the program, which was produced in front of a live studio audience. 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...

The memory of Rene lives on in the Mo Awards, presented annually for excellence in live performance. The statuette presented to the recipients is in the form of Rene in his Mo McCackie persona. The Mo Awards are the longest running annual Australian entertainment industry awards. ...

External link

• Laughterlog.com Article with complete list of radio and film appearances