- A small residential development, Richard Wattis Drive, is named in his honour in his home town of Wednesbury.
- He served in the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War Two.
- Died of a heart attack in a Kensington restaurant.
- Began his professional career with the Croydon Repertory Theatre in 1934.
- His memorial service was held at St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London.
- A memorial service was held for him at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on 21st March 1975.
- He accumulated well over 150 film and stage credits as well as over 130 television credits to his name, mainly on the light comedy side.
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