Eric Sykes

Acting

Eric Sykes

Born 4 May 1923 · Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK · Died 4 July 2012 at 89

'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

Highlights

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2005 · Film · Frank Bryce
The Others2001 · Film · Mr. Edmund Tuttle
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Mr Fullerton
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Horace Harker
Theatre of Blood1973 · Film · Sergeant Dogge
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes1965 · Film · Courtney

Filmography

Movies

41 films

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2005 · Film · Frank Bryce
Three Sisters2003 · Film · Ferapont
Great Comedy Moments2001 · Film · Writer
The Others2001 · Film · Mr. Edmund Tuttle
One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick2001 · Film · Uncle Dick
TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime1999 · Film
The Big Freeze1993 · Film · Mr Blick, the plumber
Splitting Heirs1993 · Film · Jobson the Doorman
Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch1993 · Film
Mr. H Is Late1988 · Film
Absolute Beginners1986 · Film · Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Alice in Wonderland1985 · Film · Mad Hatter (voice)
Royal Variety Performance 19841984 · Film
Gabrielle and the Doodleman1984 · Film · Genie
It's Your Move1982 · Film · Head Removal Man
The Boys in Blue1982 · Film · Chief Constable
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers1981 · Film · Writer
If You Go Down in the Woods Today1981 · Film · Mr. Pangbourne
Rhubarb Rhubarb1980 · Film · Police Inspector
The Plank1979 · Film · Taller Workman
Charley's Aunt1977 · Film · Brassett
Theatre of Blood1973 · Film · Sergeant Dogge
The Alf Garnett Saga1972 · Film · Eric Sykes
Rhubarb1970 · Film · Insp. Rhubarb
Monte Carlo or Bust!1969 · Film · Perkins
Shalako1968 · Film · Mako
The Plank1967 · Film · Smaller Workman
The Spy with a Cold Nose1966 · Film · Wrigley
The Liquidator1965 · Film · Griffen
Rotten to the Core1965 · Film · William Hunt
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes1965 · Film · Courtney
One Way Pendulum1965 · Film · Mr. Groomkirby
The Bargee1964 · Film · The Mariner
Heavens Above!1963 · Film · Harry Smith
Kill or Cure1962 · Film · Rumbelow
Village of Daughters1962 · Film · Herbert Harris
Very Important Person1961 · Film · Sports Officer Willoughby
Watch Your Stern1960 · Film · Civilian electrician #2
Tommy the Toreador1959 · Film · Martin
Charley Moon1956 · Film · Brother-in-Law
Orders Are Orders1954 · Film · Pvt. Waterhouse

Filmography

Series

14 shows

New Tricks2004 · Series
Gormenghast2000 · Series · Mollocks
dinnerladies1998 · Series · Jim
Heartbeat1992 · Series · Mr Drinkwater
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Mr Fullerton
The Return of Sherlock Holmes1986 · Series · Horace Harker
Alice in Wonderland1985 · Series · Mad Hatter
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Horace Harker
Last of the Summer Wine1973 · Series · Doggy
Sykes1972 · Series · Eric Sykes
Curry and Chips1969 · Series
Roamin' Holiday1961 · Series · Creator
Sykes and a...1960 · Series
Hancock's Half Hour1956 · Series