Eric Sykes

Eric Sykes

Acting

May 4, 1923 — July 4, 2012Oldham, 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 wonderful comic timing. The spectacles he wears have no lenses but contain a bone conducting hearing aid.

Known for

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

2005

The Others

The Others

2001

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

1984

Theatre of Blood

Theatre of Blood

1973

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

1965

Shalako

Shalako

1968

Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

1993

Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

1986

New Tricks

New Tricks

2004

Acting70

Entertaining the Troops

Entertaining the Troops

2011

Self - Contributor

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

2010

Himself

The Story of Light Entertainment

The Story of Light Entertainment

2006

Self

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

2005

Frank Bryce

New Tricks

New Tricks

2004

Three Sisters

Three Sisters

2003

Ferapont

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

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

2002

Self

The Others

The Others

2001

Mr. Edmund Tuttle

One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick

One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick

2001

Uncle Dick

Gormenghast

Gormenghast

2000

Mollocks

Mavis and the Mermaid

Mavis and the Mermaid

2000

Skip

TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime

TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime

1999

dinnerladies

dinnerladies

1998

Jim

The Heaven and Earth Show

The Heaven and Earth Show

1998

The Big Freeze

The Big Freeze

1993

Mr Blick, the plumber

Splitting Heirs

Splitting Heirs

1993

Jobson the Doorman

Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch

Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch

1993

Heartbeat

Heartbeat

1992

Mr Drinkwater

Pebble Mill

1991

Self

Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

1990

Self

The Nineteenth Hole

The Nineteenth Hole

1989

The Secretary

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989

Mr Fullerton

Mr. H Is Late

Mr. H Is Late

1988

A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

A Tribute to Tommy Cooper

1986

Self

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

1986

Horace Harker

Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

1986

Arcade Attendant (uncredited)

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

1985

Self

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1985

Mad Hatter (voice)

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1985

Mad Hatter

Royal Variety Performance 1984

Royal Variety Performance 1984

1984

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

1984

Horace Harker

Gabrielle and the Doodleman

Gabrielle and the Doodleman

1984

Genie

It's Your Move

It's Your Move

1982

Head Removal Man

The Boys in Blue

The Boys in Blue

1982

Chief Constable

Wogan

Wogan

1982

Self

Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

1981

Self

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

1981

Mr. Pangbourne

Rhubarb Rhubarb

Rhubarb Rhubarb

1980

The Plank

The Plank

1979

Taller Workman

The Cannon & Ball Show

The Cannon & Ball Show

1979

Self

The South Bank Show

The South Bank Show

1978

Self

Charley's Aunt

Charley's Aunt

1977

Brassett

Theatre of Blood

Theatre of Blood

1973

Sergeant Dogge

The Big Screen

The Big Screen

1973

Self

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

1973

Doggy

Sykes

Sykes

1972

Eric Sykes

The Alf Garnett Saga

The Alf Garnett Saga

1972

Eric Sykes

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

1970

Insp. Rhubarb

Curry and Chips

Curry and Chips

1969

Monte Carlo or Bust!

Monte Carlo or Bust!

1969

Perkins

Shalako

Shalako

1968

Mako

The Plank

The Plank

1967

Smaller Workman

The Spy with a Cold Nose

The Spy with a Cold Nose

1966

Wrigley

The Liquidator

The Liquidator

1965

Griffen

Rotten to the Core

Rotten to the Core

1965

William Hunt

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

1965

Courtney

One Way Pendulum

One Way Pendulum

1965

Mr. Groomkirby

The Bargee

The Bargee

1964

The Mariner

Heavens Above!

Heavens Above!

1963

Harry Smith

Kill or Cure

Kill or Cure

1962

Rumbelow

Village of Daughters

Village of Daughters

1962

Herbert Harris

Very Important Person

Very Important Person

1961

Sports Officer Willoughby

Watch Your Stern

Watch Your Stern

1960

Civilian electrician #2

Sykes and a...

Sykes and a...

1960

Tommy the Toreador

Tommy the Toreador

1959

Martin

Hancock's Half Hour

Hancock's Half Hour

1956

Charley Moon

Charley Moon

1956

Brother-in-Law

The Tony Hancock Show

The Tony Hancock Show

1956

The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d

The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d

1956

Orders Are Orders

Orders Are Orders

1954

Pvt. Waterhouse

Writing12

The Big Freeze

The Big Freeze

1993

Writer

Mr. H Is Late

Mr. H Is Late

1988

Writer

It's Your Move

It's Your Move

1982

Writer

Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers

1981

Writer

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

1981

Writer

Rhubarb Rhubarb

Rhubarb Rhubarb

1980

Writer

The Plank

The Plank

1979

Writer

Charley's Aunt

Charley's Aunt

1977

Writer

Sykes

Sykes

1972

Writer

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

1970

Writer

The Plank

The Plank

1967

Writer

Sykes and a...

Sykes and a...

1960

Writer

Directing8

The Big Freeze

The Big Freeze

1993

Director

Mr. H Is Late

Mr. H Is Late

1988

Director

It's Your Move

It's Your Move

1982

Director

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

1981

Director

Rhubarb Rhubarb

Rhubarb Rhubarb

1980

Director

The Plank

The Plank

1979

Director

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

1970

Director

The Plank

The Plank

1967

Director

Crew2

Sykes

Sykes

1972

Script

Orders Are Orders

Orders Are Orders

1954

Additional Dialogue

Creator1

Roamin' Holiday

Roamin' Holiday

1961

Creator

Production1

The Plank

The Plank

1967

Producer