Portrait of Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes

Bio: '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
Born: Fri, May 04 1923
Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Jul 04 2012
Eric Sykes is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Entertaining the Troops
Entertaining the Troops
Eric Sykes was
88 in Entertaining the Troops
as 'Self - Contributor'.
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Eric Sykes was
87 in The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Dec 23 2010
Poster of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Eric Sykes was
82 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
as 'Frank Bryce'.
Wed, Nov 16 2005
Poster of Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Eric Sykes was
79 in Three Sisters
as 'Ferapont'.
Thu, Feb 13 2003
Poster of Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Eric Sykes was
79 in Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of The Others
The Others
Eric Sykes was
78 in The Others
as 'Mr. Edmund Tuttle'.
Thu, Aug 02 2001
Poster of Mavis and the Mermaid
Mavis and the Mermaid
Eric Sykes was
76 in Mavis and the Mermaid
as 'Skip'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Big Freeze
The Big Freeze
Eric Sykes was
70 in The Big Freeze
as 'Mr Blick, the plumber'.
Wed, Nov 17 1993
Poster of Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
Eric Sykes was
69 in Splitting Heirs
as 'Jobson the Doorman'.
Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch
Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch
Eric Sykes was
69 in Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story
Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story
Eric Sykes was
67 in Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 01 1990
Poster of Mr. H Is Late
Mr. H Is Late
Eric Sykes was
64 in Mr. H Is Late
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Eric Sykes was
62 in Absolute Beginners
as 'Arcade Attendant (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 04 1986
Poster of Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court
Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court
Eric Sykes was
61 in Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 26 1985
Poster of Gabrielle and the Doodleman
Gabrielle and the Doodleman
Eric Sykes was
60 in Gabrielle and the Doodleman
as 'Genie'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Eric Sykes was
59 in It's Your Move
as 'Head Removal Man'.
Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of The Boys in Blue
The Boys in Blue
Eric Sykes was
59 in The Boys in Blue
as 'Chief Constable'.
Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
Eric Sykes was
58 in Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 10 1981
Poster of If You Go Down in the Woods Today
If You Go Down in the Woods Today
Eric Sykes was
57 in If You Go Down in the Woods Today
as 'Mr. Pangbourne'.
Wed, Apr 29 1981
Poster of Rhubarb Rhubarb
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Eric Sykes was
57 in Rhubarb Rhubarb
Mon, Dec 15 1980
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Eric Sykes was
56 in The Plank
as 'Taller Workman'.
Mon, Dec 17 1979
Poster of The Big Screen
The Big Screen
Eric Sykes was
49 in The Big Screen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 20 1973
Poster of Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Eric Sykes was
46 in Rhubarb
as 'Insp. Rhubarb'.
Fri, Apr 03 1970
Poster of Monte Carlo or Bust!
Monte Carlo or Bust!
Eric Sykes was
45 in Monte Carlo or Bust!
as 'Perkins'.
Mon, Apr 28 1969
Poster of Shalako
Shalako
Eric Sykes was
45 in Shalako
as 'Mako'.
Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Eric Sykes was
44 in The Plank
as 'Smaller Workman'.
Thu, May 18 1967
Poster of The Spy with a Cold Nose
The Spy with a Cold Nose
Eric Sykes was
43 in The Spy with a Cold Nose
as 'Wrigley'.
Mon, Dec 19 1966
Poster of The Liquidator
The Liquidator
Eric Sykes was
42 in The Liquidator
as 'Griffen'.
Mon, Nov 01 1965
Poster of Rotten to the Core
Rotten to the Core
Eric Sykes was
42 in Rotten to the Core
as 'William Hunt'.
Wed, Jul 14 1965
Poster of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Eric Sykes was
42 in Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
as 'Courtney'.
Wed, Jun 16 1965
Poster of One Way Pendulum
One Way Pendulum
Eric Sykes was
41 in One Way Pendulum
as 'Mr. Groomkirby'.
Thu, Jan 21 1965
Poster of The Bargee
The Bargee
Eric Sykes was
40 in The Bargee
as 'The Mariner'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
Eric Sykes was
40 in Heavens Above!
as 'Harry Smith'.
Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of Kill or Cure
Kill or Cure
Eric Sykes was
39 in Kill or Cure
as 'Rumbelow'.
Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Village of Daughters
Village of Daughters
Eric Sykes was
38 in Village of Daughters
as 'Herbert Harris'.
Tue, Mar 13 1962
Poster of Very Important Person
Very Important Person
Eric Sykes was
37 in Very Important Person
as 'Willoughby, Sports Officer'.
Mon, Apr 24 1961
Poster of Watch Your Stern
Watch Your Stern
Eric Sykes was
37 in Watch Your Stern
as 'Civilian electrician #2'.
Fri, Oct 14 1960
Poster of Tommy the Toreador
Tommy the Toreador
Eric Sykes was
36 in Tommy the Toreador
as 'Martin'.
Mon, Dec 21 1959
Poster of Charley Moon
Charley Moon
Eric Sykes was
32 in Charley Moon
as 'Brother-in-Law'.
Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of Orders Are Orders
Orders Are Orders
Eric Sykes was
31 in Orders Are Orders
as 'Pvt. Waterhouse'.
Fri, Oct 01 1954

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Story of Light Entertainment
The Story of Light Entertainment
Eric Sykes was
83+ in The Story of Light Entertainment
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jul 22 2006
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Eric Sykes was
80+ in New Tricks
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Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Gormenghast
Gormenghast
Eric Sykes was
76+ in Gormenghast
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Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of Dinnerladies
Dinnerladies
Eric Sykes was
75+ in Dinnerladies
as 'Jim'.
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Thu, Nov 12 1998
Poster of The Heaven and Earth Show
The Heaven and Earth Show
Eric Sykes was
75+ in The Heaven and Earth Show
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Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Eric Sykes was
68+ in Heartbeat
as 'Mr Drinkwater'.
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Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Eric Sykes was
68+ in Pebble Mill
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
Eric Sykes was
66+ in One Foot In the Grave
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Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of The Nineteenth Hole
The Nineteenth Hole
Eric Sykes was
66+ in The Nineteenth Hole
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Mon, Jun 05 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Eric Sykes was
65+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Mr Fullerton'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Eric Sykes was
61+ in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Mad Hatter'.
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Tue, Mar 26 1985
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Eric Sykes was
60+ in Sherlock Holmes
as 'Horace Harker'.
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Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Eric Sykes was
59+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
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Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of The Cannon & Ball Show
The Cannon & Ball Show
Eric Sykes was
56+ in The Cannon & Ball Show
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jul 28 1979
Poster of The South Bank Show
The South Bank Show
Eric Sykes was
54+ in The South Bank Show
as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jan 14 1978
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Eric Sykes was
49+ in Last of the Summer Wine
as 'Doggy'.
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Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Eric Sykes was
49+ in Sykes
as 'Eric Sykes'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Curry and Chips
Curry and Chips
Eric Sykes was
46+ in Curry and Chips
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Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Sykes and a...
Sykes and a...
Eric Sykes was
36+ in Sykes and a...
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 29 1960
Poster of Hancock's Half Hour
Hancock's Half Hour
Eric Sykes was
33+ in Hancock's Half Hour
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Fri, Jul 06 1956
Poster of The Tony Hancock Show
The Tony Hancock Show
Eric Sykes was
32+ in The Tony Hancock Show
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 27 1956
Poster of The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
Eric Sykes was
32+ in The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1956