Eric Morecambe(1926-1984)

Actor
Writer
Soundtrack

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Eric Morecambe

Eric Morecambe was born on 14 May 1926 in Buxton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968), Night Train to Murder (1984) and The Intelligence Men (1965). He was married to Joan Morecambe. He died on 28 May 1984 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK.

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Won 7 BAFTA Awards
- 7 wins total

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Known for

The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)

The Morecambe & Wise Show

8.1

TV Series

Writer

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Night Train to Murder (1984)

Night Train to Murder

5.4

TV Movie

Eric Morecambe

1984

The Intelligence Men (1965)

The Intelligence Men

5.9

Eric Morecambe

1965

The Magnificent Two (1967)

The Magnificent Two

5.3

Eric
Fernando Torres

1967

Credits

Actor

Night Train to Murder
5.4
TV Movie
- Eric Morecambe
- 1984
The Passionate Pilgrim
7.6
Short
- Lord Eric
- 1983
The Morecambe & Wise Show
7.9
TV Series
- Self
- Various Characters
- 1980–1981
Late Flowering Love
7.3
Short
- Funny Uncle
- 1981
Rubbish Tips
Short
- 1980
Morecambe and Wise at the BBC
8.5
TV Series
- Various
- 1979
Regan
8.1
TV Series
- Eric Morecambe
- 1978
Simon Simon
6.0
Short
- Roof Tiler
- 1970
Toast of the Town
7.9
TV Series
- Comedian (as Morecambe and Wise)
- 1963–1968
The Magnificent Two
5.3
- Eric
- Fernando Torres
- 1967
Piccadilly Palace
TV Series
- Host
- 1967
That Riviera Touch
5.8
- Eric Simpson
- 1966
The Intelligence Men
5.9
- Eric Morecambe
- 1965

Writer

Soundtrack

Eric & Ernie
8.0
TV Movie
- performer: "Positive Thinking"
- 2011
Neds
6.9
- performer: "Bring Me Sunshine"
- 2010
Disco Pigs
6.5
- performer: "Bring Me Sunshine"
- 2001
The Beatles Anthology
9.1
TV Mini Series
- performer: "Moonlight Bay"
- 1995
Night Train to Murder
5.4
TV Movie
- performer: "Little Sir Echo", "I'll Buy That Dream", "Change Partners", "Who?", "Home Town" (uncredited)
- 1984
The Morecambe & Wise Show
8.1
TV Series
- performer: "There Is Nothin' Like A Dame"
- performer: "Let's Face the Music and Dance", "Falling in Love Again (Can't Help It)"
- performer: "There's Something About You Baby I Like" ...
- 1968–1977
Two of a Kind
7.9
TV Series
- performer: "Two of a Kind"
- 1962

Personal details

Alternative names
- Morecambe
Height
- 1.74 m
Born
- May 14, 1926
- Buxton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
Died
- May 28, 1984
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK(heart attack)
Spouse
- Joan MorecambeDecember 11, 1952 - May 28, 1984 (his death, 3 children)
Children
Parents
- Sadie Bartholomew
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Did you know

Trivia
He collapsed and died on-stage at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury in May 1984, watched by his wife, immediately after appearing in a show with Stan Stennett.

Quotes
I know this great Doctor, if you're at Death's Door he'll pull you through!

FAQ

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When did Eric Morecambe die?
May 28, 1984
How did Eric Morecambe die?
Heart attack
How old was Eric Morecambe when he died?
58 years old
Where did Eric Morecambe die?
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
When was Eric Morecambe born?
May 14, 1926

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