Biography
Terence Alan Patrick Seán "Spike" Milligan KBE (April 16, 1918 – February 27, 2002) was a comedian, writer, musician, poet, playwright, soldier, and actor. His early life was spent in India, where he was born, but the majority of his working life was spent in the United Kingdom. He became an Irish citizen in 1962 after the British government declared him stateless. He was the co-creator, main writer and a principal cast member of The Goon Show, performing a range of roles including the popular Eccles. Milligan wrote and edited many books, including Puckoon and his seven-volume autobiographical account of his time serving during the Second World War, beginning with Adolf Hitler: My part in his downfall. He is also noted as a popular writer of comical verse, much of his poetry was written for children, including Silly Verse for Kids (1959). After success with the ground-breaking British radio programme, The Goon Show, Milligan translated this success to television with Q5, a surreal sketch show which is credited as a major influence on the members of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Acted in 56
2000s
- 2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Adolf Hitler / Pakistani Dalek (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2001
Spike Milligan: Return of a Legend
Movie
- 2000
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
TV
1990s
- 1993
The Big Freeze
Der Schauspieler
1980s
- 1988
Mr. H Is Late
Movie
- 1985
Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
the Ghost of Marley
Television
TV
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
The Marti Caine Show
TV
- 1978
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Policeman
- 1977
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Crumble
- 1976
Barney
Hawker
- 1975
The Great McGonagall
William Topaz McGonagall
- 1974
The Cherry Picker
Mr. Lal
- 1973
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
Dr. Harz
Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall
Leo Milligan
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Bill Bombay
- 1972
Rentadick
a Customs officer
Right to Work March
Movie
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
Landlord
- 1971
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Tramp (segment "Sloth")
- 1970
Wilton's: The Handsomest Hall in Town
E.W. Mackney
Cucumber Castle
The Court Jester
1960s
- 1969
The Magic Christian
Traffic Warden
Curry and Chips
TV
Q...
TV
- 1967
One Pair of Eyes
TV
- 1966
- 1963
The Telegoons
TV
- 1962
Postman's Knock
Harold Petts
- 1961
- 1960
Alice Through the Looking Box
The White Rabbit
Suspect
Arthur, lab orderly
Watch Your Stern
Ranjid - Civilian electrician #1
1950s
- 1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Movie
- 1956
- 1955
A Kid for Two Farthings
Indian with Grey Beard (uncredited)
- 1954
Calling All Cars
Freddie The Taxi (voice)
- 1952
Down Among the Z Men
Pvt. Eccles
- 1951
Let's Go Crazy
Multiple Roles
Penny Points to Paradise
Spike Donnelly
Wrote 13
2020s
- 2025
Badjelly
Book
2000s
- 2004
The Best of Spike Milligan
Writer
- 2002
Puckoon
Novel
- 2000
Badjelly the Witch
Writer
1970s
- 1975
The Great McGonagall
Screenplay
- 1973
Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall
Novel
- 1972
The Last Goon Show of All
Writer
- 1971
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Writer
Six Dates with Barker
Writer
1960s
- 1969
1950s
- 1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Writer
- 1953
The Super Secret Service
Writer
- 1951
Let's Go Crazy
Writer
Created 2
1970s
- 1976
The Melting Pot
Creator
1960s
- 1969
Q...
Creator
Sound 1
1950s
- 1951
Penny Points to Paradise
Original Music Composer
Appearances41
2010s
- 2018
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
Self (archive footage)
- 2014
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
Self (archive footage)
The Last Impresario
Self (archive footage)
- 2010
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan
Himself
2000s
- 2008
Gaybo Laughs Back
Self
- 2007
The Very Best of Spike Milligan
Self/Various
- 2005
I Told You I Was Ill: The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan
Self - (Archival)
- 2004
The Best of Spike Milligan
Self
- 2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Self (archive footage)
- 2001
The Paranormal Peter Sellers
Self (Archive footage)
- 2000
Badjelly the Witch
Narrator, Himself
The Unknown Peter Sellers
Self
1990s
- 1997
The Banana
Self
Labour's Old Romantic: A Film Portrait of Michael Foot
Self
- 1996
Spike
Self
An Evening with Spike Milligan
Himself
- 1995
Wolves, Witches and Giants
Narrator · 52 episodes
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Self
- 1994
Takin' Over the Asylum
Himself · 6 episodes
- 1992
Sellers' Best
Self
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Just Like That!
Self
- 1988
The Ratties
Narrator (voice) · 26 episodes
- 1983
Comic Roots: Michael Palin
Self
Group Madness
Self
- 1982
- 1981
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers
Self (archive material)
1970s
- 1979
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
Self
- 1977
Fantastic Animation Festival
Narrator: "Moonshadow"
- 1976
Tell Me Another
Himself · 3 episodes
- 1974
Man About the House
Himself
- 1972
Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
Self
The Last Goon Show of All
Self
1960s
- 1969
Will the Real Mr Sellers.....?
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 1968
- 1961
Spike Milligan on Treasure Island WC2
Self
1950s
- 1959
Portrait of a Goon
Himself
- 1955
