Eric Sykes was an Oldham-born writer and actor who enjoyed a lengthy film, television, radio and stage career. He is best-remembered for his contributions to The Goon Show; two self-titled long-running sitcom series with Hattie Jacques; and a number of dialogue-free films and TV specials, which he also directed.
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- England
- British Comedy Awards 1992 - Lifetime Achievement Award: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1961 - Best Light Entertainment Artist: Winner
- Born
- Friday 4th May 1923
- Died
- Wednesday 4th July 2012 (aged 89)
Awards
Known for
It's Your Move - Writer
Rhubarb Rhubarb! - Writer
Sykes - Eric Sykes
The Plank - Writer
Curry & Chips - Arthur Blenkinsop
Sykes And A... - Eric
The Howerd Crowd - Writer
Credits
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Keep Em Laughing: 100 Years Of Tommy Cooper | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2020 | Comedy Legends - Series 3
|
Self (Archive Material) |
| 2012 | The Late Great Eric Sykes | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2011 | Legends Of British Comedy | Self |
| 2011 | David Suchet On Sid Field: Last Of The Music Hall Heroes | Self |
| 2010 | The Unforgettable... - Series 4
|
Self |
| 2010 | Being Here - The Peter Sellers Story | Self |
| 2007 | Eric Sykes - The Radio Years | Self |
| 2007 | My Family - Series 7 | Henry Phillips |
| 2005 | The Comedians' Comedian | Self |
| 2004 | Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute | Self |
| 2004 | Britain's Best Sitcom
|
Guest |
| 2002 | Reputations: Frankie Howerd | Self |
| 2001 | Arena: The Entertainers - Sykes And A Day | Self |
| 2000 | The Unforgettable... - Series 2
|
Self |
| 2000 | Legends - Series 1
|
Self |
| 2000 | The Unforgettable... - Series 1
|
Self |
| 1998 | dinnerladies - Series 1
|
Jim |
| 1995 | Heroes Of Comedy - Series 1 | Self |
| 1994 | Paul Merton's Palladium Story | Self |
| 1991 | At Last The Go On Show | Self |
| 1990 | Arena: Oooh ER Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story | Self |
| 1989 | The Nineteenth Hole | The Secretary |
| 1988 | Mr H Is Late | Senior Undertaker |
| 1988 | Mr H Is Late | Writer |
| 1988 | Mr H Is Late | Director |
| 1982 | The Eric Sykes 1990 Show | Ensemble Actor |
| 1982 | The Eric Sykes 1990 Show | Writer |
| 1982 | It's Your Move | Head Removal Man |
| 1982 | It's Your Move | Writer |
| 1982 | It's Your Move | Director |
| 1981 | If You Go Down In The Woods Today | Mr Pangbourne |
| 1981 | If You Go Down In The Woods Today | Writer |
| 1981 | If You Go Down In The Woods Today | Director |
| 1980 | The Likes Of Sykes | Ensemble Actor |
| 1980 | The Likes Of Sykes | Writer |
| 1980 | Rhubarb Rhubarb! | Inspector Rhubarb |
| 1980 | Rhubarb Rhubarb! | Writer |
| 1980 | Rhubarb Rhubarb! | Director |
| 1979 | Charley's Aunt | Brassett |
| 1979 | Charley's Aunt | Writer (Adapted By) |
| 1979 | The Plank | Larger Workman |
| 1979 | The Plank | Writer |
| 1979 | The Plank | Director |
| 1979 | Sykes - Series 7 | Eric Sykes |
| 1979 | Sykes - Series 7 | Writer |
| 1977 | Sykes - Series 6 | Eric Sykes |
| 1977 | Sykes - Series 6 | Writer |
| 1976 | Sykes - Series 5 | Eric Sykes |
| 1976 | Sykes - Series 5 | Writer |
| 1975 | Sykes - Series 4 | Eric Sykes |
| 1975 | Sykes - Series 4 | Writer |
| 1974 | Sykes - Series 3 | Eric Sykes |
| 1974 | Sykes - Series 3 | Writer |
| 1973 | Sykes - Series 2 | Eric Sykes |
| 1973 | Sykes - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1973 | Theatre Of Blood | Sergeant Dogge |
| 1972 | Sykes - Series 1 | Eric Sykes |
| 1972 | Sykes - Series 1 | Writer |
| 1972 | The Alf Garnett Saga | Self |
| 1971 | Sykes - With The Lid Off | Ensemble Actor |
| 1971 | Sykes - With The Lid Off | Writer |
| 1971 | Sykes And A Big, Big Show | Eric |
| 1971 | Sykes And A Big, Big Show | Writer |
| 1971 | Tommy Cooper | Guest |
| 1971 | Tommy Cooper | Writer |
| 1970 | Till Death Us Do Part - The Campaign's Over! | Arthur Blenkinsopp |
| 1969 | Curry & Chips | Arthur Blenkinsop |
| 1969 | Rhubarb! | Actor |
| 1969 | Rhubarb! | Writer |
| 1968 | Howerd's Hour | Writer |
| 1967 | The Plank | Smaller Workman |
| 1967 | The Plank | Writer |
| 1967 | The Plank | Director |
| 1965 | Sykes And A... - Series 9 | Eric |
| 1965 | Sykes And A... - Series 9 | Writer |
| 1964 | Sykes And A... - Series 8 | Eric |
| 1964 | Sykes And A... - Series 8 | Writer |
| 1964 | A Last Word On The Election | Writer |
| 1964 | Sykes And A... - Series 7 | Eric |
| 1964 | Sykes And A... - Series 7 | Writer |
| 1964 | The Bargee | The Mariner |
| 1963 | Sykes And A... - Series 6 | Eric |
| 1963 | Sykes And A... - Series 6 | Writer |
| 1962 | Sykes And A... - Series 5 | Eric |
| 1962 | Sykes And A... - Series 5 | Writer |
| 1961 | Clicquot Et Fils | Pierre Clicquot |
| 1961 | It's A Fair Cop | Eric |
| 1961 | Very Important Person | Willoughby |
| 1961 | Sykes And A... - Series 4 | Eric |
| 1961 | Sykes And A... - Series 4 | Writer |
| 1961 | Sykes And A... - Series 3 | Eric |
| 1961 | Sykes And A... - Series 3 | Writer |
| 1961 | Roamin' Holiday | Crew |
| 1960 | Watch Your Stern | English Electrician |
| 1960 | Sykes And A... - Series 2 | Eric |
| 1960 | Sykes And A... - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1960 | Sykes And A... - Series 1 | Eric |
| 1959 | Tommy The Toreador | Martin |
| 1959 | Gala Opening | Writer |
| 1959 | Gala Opening | Director |
| 1959 | Gala Opening | Actor |
| 1957 | Closing Night | Writer |
| 1957 | Closing Night | Director |
| 1957 | The Howerd Crowd | Writer |
| 1957 | Closing Night | Actor |
| 1957 | Eric Sykes Presents Peter Sellers | Crew |
| 1957 | Eric Sykes Presents Peter Sellers | Actor |
| 1956 | Hancock's Half Hour - Series 1
|
Army Private |
| 1956 | The Tony Hancock Show - Series 1 | Writer |
| 1956 | Dress Rehearsal | Writer |
| 1956 | Dress Rehearsal | Director |
| 1956 | Jimmy Logan | Crew |
| 1955 | The Harry Secombe Show | Writer |
| 1955 | The Howerd Crowd - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1955 | Max Bygraves | Crew |
| 1954 | The Goon Show - Series 5 | Writer |
| 1953 | The Frankie Howerd Show | Writer |
| 1953 | Nuts In May | Writer |
| 1953 | A Good Idea - Son! | Writer |
| 1952 | Frankie Howerd's Korean Party | Writer |
| 1952 | Educating Archie - Series 3 | Writer |
| 1952 | Frankie Howerd Goes East | Writer |
| 1952 | The Howerd Crowd - Series 1 | Writer |
| 1951 | Frankie Howerd's Christmas Show | Writer |
| 1951 | Educating Archie - Series 2 | Writer |
| 1950 | Educating Archie - Series 1 | Writer |
Non-comedy TV and film credits might be found here:
Eric Sykes on IMDb