Eric Sykes
Born
May 4, 1923
Died
July 4, 2012 (89 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
'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.
Known For
Entertaining the Troops
Self - Contributor
2011
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Himself
2010
The Story of Light Entertainment
Self · (1 episode)
2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Frank Bryce
2005
New Tricks
(1 episode)
2004
Three Sisters
Ferapont
2003
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Self
2002
The Others
Mr. Edmund Tuttle
2001
Visiting Uncle Dick
Uncle Dick
2001
Gormenghast
(4 episodes)
2000
Mavis and the Mermaid
Skip
2000
TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime
1999
dinnerladies
Jim · (1 episode)
1998
The Heaven and Earth Show
(1 episode)
1998
The Big Freeze
Mr Blick, the plumber
1993
Splitting Heirs
Jobson the Doorman
1993
Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch
1993
Heartbeat
Mr Drinkwater · (1 episode)
1992
Pebble Mill
Self · (1 episode)
1991
Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story
Self
1990
The Nineteenth Hole
The Secretary · (7 episodes)
1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Mr Fullerton · (1 episode)
1989
Mr. H Is Late
1988
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Self
1986
Absolute Beginners
Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
1986
Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court
Self
1985
Alice in Wonderland
Mad Hatter · (5 episodes)
1985
Sherlock Holmes
Horace Harker · (1 episode)
1984
Gabrielle and the Doodleman
Genie
1984
It's Your Move
Head Removal Man
1982
The Boys in Blue
Chief Constable
1982
Wogan
Self · (1 episode)
1982
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
Self
1981
If You Go Down in the Woods Today
Mr. Pangbourne
1981
Rhubarb Rhubarb
1980
The Plank
Taller Workman
1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
Self · (1 episode)
1979
The South Bank Show
Self · (1 episode)
1978
Charley's Aunt
Brassett
1977
The Big Screen
Self
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
Doggy · (1 episode)
1973
Sykes
Eric Sykes · (68 episodes)
1972
Rhubarb
Insp. Rhubarb
1970
Curry and Chips
(6 episodes)
1969
Monte Carlo or Bust!
Perkins
1969
Shalako
Mako
1968
The Plank
Smaller Workman
1967
The Spy with a Cold Nose
Wrigley
1966
The Liquidator
Griffen
1965
Rotten to the Core
William Hunt
1965
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Courtney
1965
One Way Pendulum
Mr. Groomkirby
1965
The Bargee
The Mariner
1964
Heavens Above!
Harry Smith
1963
Kill or Cure
Rumbelow
1962
Village of Daughters
Herbert Harris
1962
Very Important Person
Willoughby, Sports Officer
1961
Watch Your Stern
Civilian electrician #2
1960
Sykes and a...
(67 episodes)
1960
Tommy the Toreador
Martin
1959
Hancock's Half Hour
(1 episode)
1956
Charley Moon
Brother-in-Law
1956
The Tony Hancock Show
(12 episodes)
1956
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
(2 episodes)
1956
Orders Are Orders
Pvt. Waterhouse
1954