Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes

Deceased · Born: May 4, 1923 · Died: Jul 4, 2012

Personal Details

BornMay 4, 1923 Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

Eric Sykes, a multifaceted talent, initially began his career as a radio scriptwriter, showcasing his exceptional writing skills. However, he soon discovered that his abilities extended far beyond the written word, as he also proved to be a gifted performer. Notwithstanding the slight physical impediment of being severely hard of hearing, Sykes' remarkable comic timing remained unaffected.

Career

2001
The Others
The Others as Mr. Edmund Tuttle
1993
Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs as Jobson the Doorman
The Big Freeze
The Big Freeze as Mr Blick, the plumber
1986
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners as Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
1982
The Boys in Blue
The Boys in Blue as Chief Constable
It's Your Move
It's Your Move as Head Removal Man
1979
The Plank
The Plank as Taller Workman
1972
Sykes
Sykes as Eric Sykes
1968
Shalako
Shalako as Mako
1967
The Plank
The Plank as Smaller Workman
1965
One Way Pendulum
One Way Pendulum as Mr. Groomkirby
Rotten to the Core
Rotten to the Core as William Hunt
1964
The Bargee
The Bargee as The Mariner
1963
Heavens Above!
Heavens Above! as Harry Smith
1962
Village of Daughters
Village of Daughters as Herbert Harris
Kill or Cure
Kill or Cure as Rumbelow
1961
A Coming-Out Party
A Coming-Out Party as Willoughby, Sports Officer
1960
Watch Your Stern
Watch Your Stern as Civilian electrician #2
1959
1956
Charley Moon
Charley Moon as Brother-in-Law
1954
Orders Are Orders
Orders Are Orders as Pvt. Waterhouse
1993
The Big Freeze
The Big Freeze as Director, Writer
1988
Mr. H Is Late
Mr. H Is Late as Director, Writer
1982
It's Your Move
It's Your Move as Director, Writer
1981
1979
The Plank
The Plank as Director, Writer
1967
The Plank
The Plank as Director, Writer