Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes

Acting

Born:
1923-05-04
Died:
2012-07-04
Place of birth:
Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

'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

Filmography

Entertaining the Troops

Entertaining the Troops

2011Self - Contributor
Movie
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

2010Himself
Movie
The Story of Light Entertainment

The Story of Light Entertainment

5.02006Self
TV
The Unseen Spike Milligan

The Unseen Spike Milligan

2005Self
Movie
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

7.82005Frank Bryce
Movie
New Tricks

New Tricks

7.32004
TV
Three Sisters

Three Sisters

2003Ferapont
Movie
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

9.02002Self
Movie
Great Comedy Moments

Great Comedy Moments

2001Eric Sykes (archive footage)
Movie
The Others

The Others

7.62001Mr. Edmund Tuttle
Movie
One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick

One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick

8.02001Uncle Dick
Movie
Gormenghast

Gormenghast

6.92000Mollocks
TV
Mavis and the Mermaid

Mavis and the Mermaid

7.02000Skip
Movie
TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime

TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime

10.01999
Movie
dinnerladies

dinnerladies

7.51998Jim
TV
The Heaven and Earth Show

The Heaven and Earth Show

4.41998
TV
The Big Freeze

The Big Freeze

6.71993Mr Blick, the plumber
Movie
Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

5.21993Jobson the Doorman
Movie
Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch

Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch

1993
Movie
Heartbeat

Heartbeat

7.11992Mr Drinkwater
TV
Pebble Mill

Pebble Mill

4.11991Self
TV
Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

10.01990Self
Movie
The Nineteenth Hole

The Nineteenth Hole

6.71989The Secretary
TV
Agatha Christie's Poirot

Agatha Christie's Poirot

8.21989Mr Fullerton
TV
Mr. H Is Late

Mr. H Is Late

7.01988
Movie
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

1986Self
Movie
The Return of Sherlock Holmes

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

7.91986Horace Harker
TV
Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

5.51986Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Movie
Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

1985Self
Movie
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1985Mad Hatter (voice)
Movie
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1985Mad Hatter
TV
Royal Variety Performance 1984

Royal Variety Performance 1984

1984
Movie
Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

8.21984Horace Harker
TV
Gabrielle and the Doodleman

Gabrielle and the Doodleman

8.01984Genie
Movie
It's Your Move

It's Your Move

7.91982Head Removal Man
Movie
The Boys in Blue

The Boys in Blue

5.51982Chief Constable
Movie
Wogan

Wogan

5.61982Self
TV
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

1981Self
Movie
If You Go Down in the Woods Today

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

6.31981Mr. Pangbourne
Movie
Rhubarb Rhubarb

Rhubarb Rhubarb

8.01980Police Inspector
Movie
The Plank

The Plank

7.31979Taller Workman
Movie
The Cannon & Ball Show

The Cannon & Ball Show

1979Self
TV
The South Bank Show

The South Bank Show

5.61978
TV
Charley's Aunt

Charley's Aunt

5.01977Brassett
Movie
Theatre of Blood

Theatre of Blood

6.81973Sergeant Dogge
Movie
The Big Screen

The Big Screen

1973Self
Movie
Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

7.21973Doggy
TV
Sykes

Sykes

6.71972Eric Sykes
TV
The Alf Garnett Saga

The Alf Garnett Saga

5.01972Eric Sykes
Movie
Rhubarb

Rhubarb

5.81970Insp. Rhubarb
Movie
Curry and Chips

Curry and Chips

6.51969
TV
Monte Carlo or Bust!

Monte Carlo or Bust!

5.91969Perkins
Movie
Shalako

Shalako

5.61968Mako
Movie
The Plank

The Plank

6.21967Smaller Workman
Movie
The Spy with a Cold Nose

The Spy with a Cold Nose

4.01966Wrigley
Movie
The Liquidator

The Liquidator

6.31965Griffen
Movie
Rotten to the Core

Rotten to the Core

6.51965William Hunt
Movie
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

6.81965Courtney
Movie
One Way Pendulum

One Way Pendulum

6.01965Mr. Groomkirby
Movie
The Bargee

The Bargee

7.01964The Mariner
Movie