ERIC SYKES

Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 4, 1923
Deathday: July 4, 2012
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.

Notable work

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Filmography

Starring

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

Production

1993·
The Big Freeze
Writer, Director
1988·
Mr. H Is Late
Writer, Director
1982·
It's Your Move
Writer, Director
1981·
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
Writer
1981·
If You Go Down in the Woods Today
Writer, Director
1980·
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Writer, Director
1979·
The Plank
Writer, Director
1977·
Charley's Aunt
Writer
1972·
Sykes
Script, Writer
1970·
Rhubarb
Director, Writer
1967·
The Plank
Writer, Producer, Director
1961·
Roamin' Holiday
Creator
1960·
Sykes and a...
Writer
1954·
Orders Are Orders
Additional Dialogue