Terry-Thomas 1911 - 1990. 78; comedian, character actor. He was famous for his portrayal of disreputable members of the upper classes, especially cads, toffs and bounders, with the trademark gap in his front teeth, cigarette holder, smoking jacket and catch-phrases such as &quot;What an absolute shower!&quot;, &quot;Good show!&quot;, &quot;You dirty rotter&quot; and &quot;Hard cheese&quot;. autobiography Filling the Gap 1990.