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Eric Sykes
Acting

Eric Sykes

Born 1923-05-04
Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Eric Sykes

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

2005
TMDB3.9
The Others
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The Others

2001
TMDB3.8
Agatha Christie's Poirot
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Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989
TMDB4.1
Sherlock Holmes
TV
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Sherlock Holmes

1984
TMDB4.1
Wogan
TV
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Wogan

1982
TMDB2.6
Heartbeat
TV
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Heartbeat

1992
TMDB3.6
Theatre of Blood
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Theatre of Blood

1973
TMDB3.4
Last of the Summer Wine
TV
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Last of the Summer Wine

1973
TMDB3.6
New Tricks
TV
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New Tricks

2004
TMDB3.6
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

1965
TMDB3.4

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (94 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Entertaining the TroopsEntertaining the TroopsSelf - ContributorMovie2011
The Unforgettable Spike MilliganThe Unforgettable Spike MilliganHimselfMovie2010
The Story of Light EntertainmentThe Story of Light EntertainmentSelfTV Series2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireFrank BryceMovie2005
New TricksNew TricksSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
Three SistersThree SistersFerapontMovie2003
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeSpike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tributeSelfMovie2002
The OthersThe OthersMr. Edmund TuttleMovie2001
One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle DickOne Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle DickUncle DickMovie2001
GormenghastGormenghastMollocksTV Series2000
Mavis and the MermaidSkipMovie2000
TeleTubbies: Musical PlaytimeTeleTubbies: Musical PlaytimeSelf / AppearanceMovie1999
dinnerladiesdinnerladiesJimTV Series1998
The Heaven and Earth ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1998
The Big FreezeThe Big FreezeMr Blick, the plumberMovie1993
The Big FreezeThe Big FreezeDirectorMovie1993
The Big FreezeThe Big FreezeWriterMovie1993
Splitting HeirsSplitting HeirsJobson the DoormanMovie1993
Tommy Cooper - The Magic TouchTommy Cooper - The Magic TouchSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
HeartbeatHeartbeatMr DrinkwaterTV Series1992
Pebble MillSelfTV Series1991
Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd StoryOooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd StorySelfMovie1990
The Nineteenth HoleThe SecretaryTV Series1989
Agatha Christie's PoirotAgatha Christie's PoirotMr FullertonTV Series1989
Mr. H Is LateMr. H Is LateSelf / AppearanceMovie1988
Mr. H Is LateMr. H Is LateDirectorMovie1988
Mr. H Is LateMr. H Is LateWriterMovie1988
A Tribute to Tommy CooperA Tribute to Tommy CooperSelfMovie1986
The Return of Sherlock HolmesThe Return of Sherlock HolmesHorace HarkerTV Series1986
Absolute BeginnersAbsolute BeginnersArcade Attendant (uncredited)Movie1986
Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls CourtTony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls CourtSelfMovie1985
Alice in WonderlandAlice in WonderlandMad Hatter (voice)Movie1985
Alice in WonderlandAlice in WonderlandMad HatterTV Series1985
Royal Variety Performance 1984Royal Variety Performance 1984Self / AppearanceMovie1984
Sherlock HolmesSherlock HolmesHorace HarkerTV Series1984
Gabrielle and the DoodlemanGabrielle and the DoodlemanGenieMovie1984
It's Your MoveIt's Your MoveHead Removal ManMovie1982
It's Your MoveIt's Your MoveDirectorMovie1982
It's Your MoveIt's Your MoveWriterMovie1982
The Boys in BlueThe Boys in BlueChief ConstableMovie1982
WoganWoganSelfTV Series1982
Eric Sykes: One of the Great TroupersEric Sykes: One of the Great TroupersSelfMovie1981
Eric Sykes: One of the Great TroupersEric Sykes: One of the Great TroupersWriterMovie1981
If You Go Down in the Woods TodayIf You Go Down in the Woods TodayMr. PangbourneMovie1981
If You Go Down in the Woods TodayIf You Go Down in the Woods TodayDirectorMovie1981
If You Go Down in the Woods TodayIf You Go Down in the Woods TodayWriterMovie1981
Rhubarb RhubarbRhubarb RhubarbSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
Rhubarb RhubarbRhubarb RhubarbDirectorMovie1980
Rhubarb RhubarbRhubarb RhubarbWriterMovie1980
The PlankThe PlankTaller WorkmanMovie1979
The PlankThe PlankDirectorMovie1979
The PlankThe PlankWriterMovie1979
The Cannon & Ball ShowThe Cannon & Ball ShowSelfTV Series1979
The South Bank ShowThe South Bank ShowSelfTV Series1978
Charley's AuntCharley's AuntBrassettMovie1977
Charley's AuntCharley's AuntWriterMovie1977
Theatre of BloodTheatre of BloodSergeant DoggeMovie1973
The Big ScreenThe Big ScreenSelfMovie1973
Last of the Summer WineLast of the Summer WineDoggyTV Series1973
SykesSykesEric SykesTV Series1972
SykesSykesWriterTV Series1972
SykesSykesScriptTV Series1972
The Alf Garnett SagaThe Alf Garnett SagaEric SykesMovie1972
RhubarbRhubarbInsp. RhubarbMovie1970
RhubarbRhubarbWriterMovie1970
RhubarbRhubarbDirectorMovie1970
Curry and ChipsCurry and ChipsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Monte Carlo or Bust!Monte Carlo or Bust!PerkinsMovie1969
ShalakoShalakoMakoMovie1968
The PlankThe PlankSmaller WorkmanMovie1967
The PlankThe PlankDirectorMovie1967
The PlankThe PlankProducerMovie1967
The PlankThe PlankWriterMovie1967
The Spy with a Cold NoseThe Spy with a Cold NoseWrigleyMovie1966
The LiquidatorThe LiquidatorGriffenMovie1965
Rotten to the CoreRotten to the CoreWilliam HuntMovie1965
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 MinutesThose Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 MinutesCourtneyMovie1965
One Way PendulumOne Way PendulumMr. GroomkirbyMovie1965
The BargeeThe BargeeThe MarinerMovie1964
Heavens Above!Heavens Above!Harry SmithMovie1963
Kill or CureKill or CureRumbelowMovie1962
Village of DaughtersVillage of DaughtersHerbert HarrisMovie1962
Very Important PersonVery Important PersonSports Officer WilloughbyMovie1961
Roamin' HolidayRoamin' HolidayCreatorTV Series1961
Watch Your SternWatch Your SternCivilian electrician #2Movie1960
Sykes and a...Sykes and a...Self / AppearanceTV Series1960
Sykes and a...Sykes and a...WriterTV Series1960
Tommy the ToreadorTommy the ToreadorMartinMovie1959
Hancock's Half HourHancock's Half HourSelf / AppearanceTV Series1956
Charley MoonCharley MoonBrother-in-LawMovie1956
The Tony Hancock ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1956
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2dSelf / AppearanceTV Series1956
Orders Are OrdersOrders Are OrdersPvt. WaterhouseMovie1954
Orders Are OrdersOrders Are OrdersAdditional DialogueMovie1954