Eric Sykes

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Eric Sykes

Acting May 4, 1923

Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

'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 wond…

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

7.8 2005 Movie
The Others

The Others

7.6 2001 Movie
Agatha Christie's Poirot

Agatha Christie's Poirot

8.2 1989 TV Show
Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

8.2 1984 TV Show
Wogan

Wogan

5.3 1982 TV Show
Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

7.2 1973 TV Show
The South Bank Show

The South Bank Show

5.6 1978 TV Show
Heartbeat

Heartbeat

7.2 1992 TV Show
New Tricks

New Tricks

7.3 2004 TV Show
Theatre of Blood

Theatre of Blood

6.7 1973 Movie
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

6.8 1965 Movie
Shalako

Shalako

5.6 1968 Movie

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'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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2011
    Entertaining the Troops

    Movie Self - Contributor

  2. 2010
    The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

    Movie Himself

  3. 2006
    The Story of Light Entertainment

    TV show Self

  4. 2005
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

    Movie Frank Bryce

  5. 2004
    New Tricks

    TV show

  6. 2003
    Three Sisters

    Movie Ferapont

  7. 2002
    Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

    Movie Self

  8. 2001
    The Others

    Movie Mr. Edmund Tuttle

  9. 2001
    One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick

    Movie Uncle Dick

  10. 2000
    Gormenghast

    TV show Mollocks

  11. 2000
    Mavis and the Mermaid

    Movie Skip

  12. 1999
    TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime

    Movie

  13. 1998
    dinnerladies

    TV show Jim

  14. 1998
    The Heaven and Earth Show

    TV show

  15. 1993
    The Big Freeze

    Movie Mr Blick, the plumber

  16. 1993
    Splitting Heirs

    Movie Jobson the Doorman

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  1. 1993
    Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch

    Movie

  2. 1992
    Heartbeat

    TV show Mr Drinkwater

  3. 1991
    Pebble Mill

    TV show Self

  4. 1990
    Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

    Movie Self

  5. 1989
    The Nineteenth Hole

    TV show The Secretary

  6. 1989
    Agatha Christie's Poirot

    TV show Mr Fullerton

  7. 1988
    Mr. H Is Late

    Movie

  8. 1986
    A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

    Movie Self

  9. 1986
    The Return of Sherlock Holmes

    TV show Horace Harker

  10. 1986
    Absolute Beginners

    Movie Arcade Attendant (uncredited)

  11. 1985
    Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

    Movie Self

  12. 1985
    Alice in Wonderland

    TV show Mad Hatter

  13. 1985
    Alice in Wonderland

    Movie Mad Hatter (voice)

  14. 1984
    Royal Variety Performance 1984

    Movie

  15. 1984
    Sherlock Holmes

    TV show Horace Harker

  16. 1984
    Gabrielle and the Doodleman

    Movie Genie

  17. 1982
    It's Your Move

    Movie Head Removal Man

  18. 1982
    The Boys in Blue

    Movie Chief Constable

  19. 1982
    Wogan

    TV show Self

  20. 1981
    Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

    Movie Self

  21. 1981
    If You Go Down in the Woods Today

    Movie Mr. Pangbourne

  22. 1980
    Rhubarb Rhubarb

    Movie

  23. 1979
    The Plank

    Movie Taller Workman

  24. 1979
    The Cannon & Ball Show

    TV show Self