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Eric Sykes(1923-2012)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
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Eric Sykes
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'Eric Sykes' started as a radio scriptwriter but he soon found he could perform as well as write. The slight handicap of being very hard of hearing doesn't interfere with his wonderful comic timing. The spectacles he wears have no lenses but contain a bone conducting hearing aid.
BornMay 4, 1923
DiedJuly 4, 2012(89)
BornMay 4, 1923
DiedJuly 4, 2012(89)
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    • 1 win total

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Known for

Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Robert Pattinson, and Stanislav Yanevski in Harry Potter et la Coupe de feu (2005)
Harry Potter et la Coupe de feu
7.7
  • Frank Bryce
  • 2005
Tommy Cooper and Eric Sykes in The Plank (1967)
The Plank
6.7
  • Smaller Workman
  • 1967
One Way Pendulum (1965)
One Way Pendulum
5.7
  • Mr. Groomkirby
  • 1965
Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon, and Eric Sykes in Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980)
Rhubarb Rhubarb
6.6
Short
  • Police Inspector
  • Groom
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor



  • David Suchet in Hercule Poirot (1989)
    Hercule Poirot
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Mr Fullerton
    • 2010
  • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
    Heartbeat
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mr Drinkwater
    • 2007
  • Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde in Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
    Last of the Summer Wine
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Doggy
    • 2007
  • Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, and Dennis Waterman in Flics toujours (2003)
    Flics toujours
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Tim Cuswell
    • 2007
  • Ma tribu (2000)
    Ma tribu
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Henry Phillips
    • 2007
  • Bill Milner in Le fils de Rambow (2007)
    Le fils de Rambow
    7.0
    • Frank
    • 2007
  • Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Robert Pattinson, and Stanislav Yanevski in Harry Potter et la Coupe de feu (2005)
    Harry Potter et la Coupe de feu
    7.7
    • Frank Bryce
    • 2005
  • Doctors (2000)
    Doctors
    4.5
    TV Series
    • Harry Birt
    • 2004
  • The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Ted Davis
    • 2003
  • Guy Henry in Holby City (1999)
    Holby City
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Roger Ludlow
    • 2003
  • Stan the Man
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Stafford
    • 2002
  • Nicole Kidman in Les Autres (2001)
    Les Autres
    7.6
    • Mr. Tuttle
    • 2001
  • Annette Crosbie and Richard Wilson in One Foot in the Grave (1990)
    One Foot in the Grave
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Uncle Dick
    • 2001
  • Pui Fan Lee, John Simmit, Nikky Smedley, and Dave Thompson in Les Télétubbies (1997)
    Les Télétubbies
    3.9
    TV Series
    • Additional Voice
    • Additional Voices
    • Voice Trumpet (voice)
    • 1997–2001
  • Sylvia Syms in Mavis and the Mermaid (2000)
    Mavis and the Mermaid
    5.2
    Short
    • Skip
    • 2000

Writer



  • Reality is an illusion caused by lack of NF Simpson (2008)
    Reality is an illusion caused by lack of NF Simpson
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2008
  • Heroes of Comedy (1992)
    Heroes of Comedy
    6.8
    TV Series
    • additional material
    • 1997
  • The Big Freeze (1993)
    The Big Freeze
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1993
  • Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon, and Eric Sykes in Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980)
    Mr. H Is Late
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1988
  • It's Your Move (1982)
    It's Your Move
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1982
  • Tommy Cooper in The Eric Sykes 1990 Show (1982)
    The Eric Sykes 1990 Show
    4.7
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers (1981)
    Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Eric Sykes in If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981)
    If You Go Down in the Woods Today
    5.9
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon, and Eric Sykes in Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980)
    Rhubarb Rhubarb
    6.6
    Short
    • written by
    • 1980
  • Eric Sykes in The Likes of Sykes (1980)
    The Likes of Sykes
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • The Plank (1979)
    The Plank
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1979
  • Sykes (1972)
    Sykes
    7.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • script by
    • script
    • 1972–1979
  • Jimmy Edwards and Eric Sykes in Charley's Aunt (1977)
    Charley's Aunt
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • script
    • 1977
  • Eric Sykes Shows a Few of Our Favourite Things
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1977
  • An Evening with Francis Howerd
    6.0
    TV Series
    • script contribution
    • 1973

Director



  • The Big Freeze (1993)
    The Big Freeze
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon, and Eric Sykes in Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980)
    Mr. H Is Late
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1988
  • It's Your Move (1982)
    It's Your Move
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1982
  • Eric Sykes in If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981)
    If You Go Down in the Woods Today
    5.9
    • Director
    • 1981
  • Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon, and Eric Sykes in Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980)
    Rhubarb Rhubarb
    6.6
    Short
    • Director
    • 1980
  • The Plank (1979)
    The Plank
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1979
  • You'd Better Go in Disguise
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Jimmy Edwards in Rhubarb (1970)
    Rhubarb
    5.7
    Short
    • Director
    • 1970
  • Tommy Cooper and Eric Sykes in The Plank (1967)
    The Plank
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1967
  • Gala Opening
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1959
  • Closing Night
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1957

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The Others
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The Others
The Others: Blu-Ray
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The Others: Blu-Ray
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Eric Sykes CBE
  • Height
    • 1.78 m
  • Born
    • May 4, 1923
    • Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 4, 2012
    • Esher, Surrey, England, UK(kidney failure and heart disease)
  • Spouse
    • Edith Eleanore MilbrandtFebruary 14, 1952 - July 4, 2012 (his death, 4 children)
  • Other works
    He acted in Ray Cooney's play,"Caught in the Net," at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, England with Russ Abbot and Robert Duncan.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He is often quoted as saying that although Monty Python was brilliant it marked the start of a decline in comedy.
  • Quotes
    I'm proud of being a vaudevillian, the last of my line. A lot of people think my entertainment is candy-floss. Well, entertainment is too aggressive these days, all 'in your face'.

FAQ

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  • When did Eric Sykes die?
    July 4, 2012
  • How did Eric Sykes die?
    Kidney failure and heart disease
  • How old was Eric Sykes when he died?
    89 years old
  • Where did Eric Sykes die?
    Esher, Surrey, England, UK
  • When was Eric Sykes born?
    May 4, 1923

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