Terry Duggan: Who Is Anna Karen’s Ex-Husband?

Terry Duggan is the ex-husband of Anna Karen, a British-South African actress and model best known for playing Olive in the sitcom On the Buses and Aunt Sal in EastEnders on a recurring basis from 1996 to 2017.

Terry Duggan and Anna Karen were married from 1967 until his death in 2008.

Terence A. Duggan was a comedian and actor who had a successful career in cabaret and variety, and played numerous character roles on television.

Terry Duggan was born in Hoxton, London on 15 April 1932.

From the 1960s through the 1980s, Terry Duggan appeared on television series including; Are You Being Served?, The Bill, Bob Martin, Only Fools and Horses, Please Sir! and Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased).

Terry Duggan also performed pantomime, frequently teaming with his wife, the actress Anna Karen.

Terry Duggan was also a stand-up comedian who was noted for his drunk sketches in which he portrayed an inebriated man, a concept earlier popularised by Freddie Frinton and Jimmy James.

Besides practising theatrical performance from childhood, Terry Duggan learned acrobatics which led to film stuntman roles.

Terry Duggan was also a member of the entertainers’ charity The Grand Order of Water Rats.

Terry Duggan died on 1 May 2008, aged 76, following a long illness.