How tall is Janette Krankie, when did she start playing Wee Jimmy Krankie with Ian Tough and when did they get married?
Husband And wife duo Janette and Ian Tough have been entertaining audiences as The Krankies for over 40 years. But who is the woman behind the famous Wee Jimmy Krankie character. Here's all you need to know...
HUSBAND And wife duo Janette and Ian Tough have been entertaining audiences as The Krankies for over 40 years.
But who is the woman behind the famous Wee Jimmy Krankie character. Here is all you need to know...
How tall is Janette Krankie?
Janette stands at a tiny 4 foot 5 tall.
Famed for playing Wee Jimmy Krankie, the comedienne has always maximised on her small height.
A comedian told Janette, who is 4ft 5in, she should take advantage of her height and create a character for her stand-up gigs.
Janette is best known for the character who is meant to be a schoolboy.
Ian added: “I knew we were on to a winner.”
The pair then found fame as comedy duo The Krankies with Janette as Wee Jimmy and her hubby as Ian Krankie.
When was Ian and wedding?
The pair met in 1967 at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre, aged 18.
Janette was performing as a dancer while Ian worked as an electrician. Ian would throw sweets at Janette from stage to get her attention.
The couple got married in 1969 in Kirkintilloch and recently celebrated 50 years together.
The couple don't have any children.