Eric Sykes
Actor · Writer · Director · Producer
Born May 4, 1923 · Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Active 1954–2012 · Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
'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.
Filmography
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — Frank BryceThe Others (2001) — Mr. Edmund TuttleAgatha Christie's Poirot (1989) — Mr FullertonSherlock Holmes (1984) — Horace HarkerTheatre of Blood (1973) — Sergeant DoggeThose Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) — CourtneyNew Tricks (2004)dinnerladies (1998) — JimLast of the Summer Wine (1973) — DoggyHeartbeat (1992) — Mr DrinkwaterGormenghast (2000) — MollocksShalako (1968) — MakoMonte Carlo or Bust! (1969) — PerkinsAbsolute Beginners (1986) — Arcade Attendant (uncredited)TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime (1999)Heavens Above! (1963) — Harry SmithSplitting Heirs (1993) — Jobson the DoormanThe Plank (1979) — Taller Workman · Director · WriterThe Plank (1967) — Smaller Workman · Writer · Director · ProducerIt's Your Move (1982) — Head Removal Man · Director · WriterThe Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) — Horace HarkerRhubarb Rhubarb (1980) — Director · WriterThe Tony Hancock Show (1956)The Bargee (1964) — The Mariner