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Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes

Actor · 1923–2012 · Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

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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.

Acted in 53

2000s

  1. 2005
  2. 2004
  3. 2003

    Three Sisters

    Ferapont

  4. 2001

    Great Comedy Moments

    Eric Sykes (archive footage)

  5. One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick

    Uncle Dick

  6. 2000

1990s

  1. 1999

    TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime

    Movie

  2. 1998

    dinnerladies

    Jim · 1 episode

  3. 1993

    The Big Freeze

    Mr Blick, the plumber

  4. Splitting Heirs

    Jobson the Doorman

  5. Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch

    Movie

  6. 1992

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. 1988

    Mr. H Is Late

    Movie

  3. 1986
  4. Absolute Beginners

    Arcade Attendant (uncredited)

  5. 1985

    Alice in Wonderland

    Mad Hatter (voice)

  6. Alice in Wonderland

    Mad Hatter · 5 episodes

  7. 1984

    Royal Variety Performance 1984

    Movie

  8. Gabrielle and the Doodleman

    Genie

  9. 1982

    It's Your Move

    Head Removal Man

  10. The Boys in Blue

    Chief Constable

  11. 1981

    If You Go Down in the Woods Today

    Mr. Pangbourne

  12. 1980

    Rhubarb Rhubarb

    Police Inspector

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Plank

    Taller Workman

  2. 1977

    Charley's Aunt

    Brassett

  3. 1973
  4. 1972
  5. The Alf Garnett Saga

    Eric Sykes

  6. 1970

    Rhubarb

    Insp. Rhubarb

1960s

  1. 1969

    Curry and Chips

    TV

  2. Monte Carlo or Bust!

    Perkins

  3. 1968
  4. 1967

    The Plank

    Smaller Workman

  5. 1966

    The Spy with a Cold Nose

    Wrigley

  6. 1965

    The Liquidator

    Griffen

  7. Rotten to the Core

    William Hunt

  8. One Way Pendulum

    Mr. Groomkirby

  9. 1964

    The Bargee

    The Mariner

  10. 1963

    Heavens Above!

    Harry Smith

  11. 1962

    Kill or Cure

    Rumbelow

  12. Village of Daughters

    Herbert Harris

  13. 1961

    Very Important Person

    Sports Officer Willoughby

  14. 1960

    Watch Your Stern

    Civilian electrician #2

  15. Sykes and a...

    TV

1950s

  1. 1959

    Tommy the Toreador

    Martin

  2. 1956
  3. Charley Moon

    Brother-in-Law

  4. 1954

    Orders Are Orders

    Pvt. Waterhouse

Wrote 13

2000s

  1. 2001

    Great Comedy Moments

    Writer

1990s

  1. 1993

    The Big Freeze

    Writer

1980s

  1. 1988

    Mr. H Is Late

    Writer

  2. 1982

    It's Your Move

    Writer

  3. 1981

    Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

    Writer

  4. If You Go Down in the Woods Today

    Writer

  5. 1980

    Rhubarb Rhubarb

    Writer

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Plank

    Writer

  2. 1977

    Charley's Aunt

    Writer

  3. 1972
  4. 1970

    Rhubarb

    Writer

1960s

  1. 1967

    The Plank

    Writer

  2. 1960

    Sykes and a...

    Writer

Directed 8

1990s

  1. 1993

    The Big Freeze

    Director

1980s

  1. 1988

    Mr. H Is Late

    Director

  2. 1982

    It's Your Move

    Director

  3. 1981

    If You Go Down in the Woods Today

    Director

  4. 1980

    Rhubarb Rhubarb

    Director

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Plank

    Director

  2. 1970

    Rhubarb

    Director

1960s

  1. 1967

    The Plank

    Director

Other crew 2

1970s

  1. 1972

1950s

  1. 1954

    Orders Are Orders

    Additional Dialogue

Produced 1

1960s

  1. 1967

    The Plank

    Producer

Created 1

1960s

  1. 1961

    Roamin' Holiday

    Creator

Appearances12

2010s

  1. 2011

    Entertaining the Troops

    Self - Contributor

  2. 2010

    The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

    Himself

2000s

  1. 2006

    The Story of Light Entertainment

    Self · 1 episode

  2. 2002

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

    Self

1990s

  1. 1990

    Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

    Self

1980s

  1. 1986

    A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

    Self

  2. 1985

    Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

    Self

  3. 1982
  4. 1981

    Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

    Self

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Cannon & Ball Show

    Self · 1 episode

  2. 1978
  3. 1973

    The Big Screen

    Self