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