Eric Sykes

Born: 1923-05-04

Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK

Biography

'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
The Others
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Theatre of Blood
Shalako
Absolute Beginners
Monte Carlo or Bust!
Splitting Heirs
The Plank
The Alf Garnett Saga

Top Movie Credits

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Frank Bryce
The Others Mr. Edmund Tuttle
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes Courtney
Theatre of Blood Sergeant Dogge
Shalako Mako
Absolute Beginners Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Monte Carlo or Bust! Perkins
Splitting Heirs Jobson the Doorman
The Plank Writer
The Alf Garnett Saga Eric Sykes