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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 2005
Poster of Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Eric Sykes was 79 in Three Sisters as 'Ferapont'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of The Others
The Others
Eric Sykes was 78 in The Others as 'Mr. Edmund Tuttle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1993
Poster of Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs
Eric Sykes was 69 in Splitting Heirs as 'Jobson the Doorman'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1990
Poster of Mr. H Is Late
Mr. H Is Late
Eric Sykes was 64 in Mr. H Is Late
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Eric Sykes was 63 in A Tribute to Tommy Cooper as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1986
Poster of Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Eric Sykes was 62 in Absolute Beginners as 'Arcade Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1981
Poster of Rhubarb Rhubarb
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Eric Sykes was 57 in Rhubarb Rhubarb
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1980
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Eric Sykes was 56 in The Plank as 'Taller Workman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1979
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Eric Sykes was 54 in Charley's Aunt as 'Brassett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1977
Poster of The Big Screen
The Big Screen
Eric Sykes was 49 in The Big Screen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1973
Poster of Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Eric Sykes was 46 in Rhubarb as 'Insp. Rhubarb'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 28 1969
Poster of Shalako
Shalako
Eric Sykes was 45 in Shalako as 'Mako'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Eric Sykes was 44 in The Plank as 'Smaller Workman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1966
Poster of The Liquidator
The Liquidator
Eric Sykes was 42 in The Liquidator as 'Griffen'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1965
Poster of One Way Pendulum
One Way Pendulum
Eric Sykes was 41 in One Way Pendulum as 'Mr. Groomkirby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1965
Poster of The Bargee
The Bargee
Eric Sykes was 40 in The Bargee as 'The Mariner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
Eric Sykes was 40 in Heavens Above! as 'Harry Smith'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of Kill or Cure
Kill or Cure
Eric Sykes was 39 in Kill or Cure as 'Rumbelow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Village of Daughters
Village of Daughters
Eric Sykes was 38 in Village of Daughters as 'Herbert Harris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 13 1962
Poster of Very Important Person
Very Important Person
Eric Sykes was 37 in Very Important Person as 'Willoughby, Sports Officer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 1961
Poster of Watch Your Stern
Watch Your Stern
Eric Sykes was 37 in Watch Your Stern as 'Civilian electrician #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1960
Poster of Tommy the Toreador
Tommy the Toreador
Eric Sykes was 36 in Tommy the Toreador as 'Martin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1959
Poster of Charley Moon
Charley Moon
Eric Sykes was 32 in Charley Moon as 'Brother-in-Law'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of Orders Are Orders
Orders Are Orders
Eric Sykes was 31 in Orders Are Orders as 'Pvt. Waterhouse'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 22 2006
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Eric Sykes was 80+ in New Tricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Gormenghast
Gormenghast
Eric Sykes was 76+ in Gormenghast
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of dinnerladies
dinnerladies
Eric Sykes was 75+ in dinnerladies as 'Jim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Eric Sykes was 68+ in Heartbeat as 'Mr Drinkwater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Eric Sykes was 68+ in Pebble Mill as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of The Nineteenth Hole
The Nineteenth Hole
Eric Sykes was 66+ in The Nineteenth Hole
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Eric Sykes was 61+ in Alice in Wonderland as 'Mad Hatter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 26 1985
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Eric Sykes was 60+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Horace Harker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Eric Sykes was 59+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 1978
Poster of Arena
Arena
Eric Sykes was 52+ in Arena
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Eric Sykes was 49+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Doggy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Eric Sykes was 49+ in Sykes as 'Eric Sykes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Curry and Chips
Curry and Chips
Eric Sykes was 46+ in Curry and Chips
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Sykes and a...
Sykes and a...
Eric Sykes was 36+ in Sykes and a...
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956
Poster of The Tony Hancock Show
The Tony Hancock Show
Eric Sykes was 32+ in The Tony Hancock Show
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1956