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Eric Sykes
★ Acting

Eric Sykes

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1923 – 2012 · Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK · Active 1954–2011

Eric Sykes, born in 1923 in Oldham, England, transitioned from a radio scriptwriter to a beloved actor known for his impeccable comic timing. Despite being hard of hearing, he shines in The Liquidator (1965), where his wit adds a unique charm to the film's playful narrative. Sykes also appears in Shalako (1968), showcasing his versatility in a Western setting. His ability to blend humor with engaging performances makes him a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema, especially within the context of British film.

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Shalako

Shalako

1968 ★ 5.8
as Mako

Sean Connery is Shalako, a guide in the old West who has to rescue an aristocratic British hunting party from Indians and bandits.

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The Liquidator (1965) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Liquidator
1965 · ★6.2
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
The Others (2001)
The Others
2001
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989)
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Sherlock Holmes (1984)
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Theatre of Blood (1973)
Theatre of Blood
1973
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
1965

Filmography

93 credits
2010s 2 credits
2011
Entertaining the Troops as Self - Contributor
Movie
2010
The Unforgettable Spike Milligan as Himself
Movie
2000s 9 credits
2006
The Story of Light Entertainment as Self
TV ★ 5.0
2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as Frank Bryce
Movie ★ 7.8
2004
New Tricks
TV ★ 7.3
2003
Three Sisters as Ferapont
Movie
2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
2001
The Others as Mr. Edmund Tuttle
Movie ★ 7.6
2001
One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick as Uncle Dick
Movie ★ 8.0
2000
Mavis and the Mermaid as Skip
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
Gormenghast as Mollocks
TV ★ 7.0
1990s 9 credits
1999
TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime
Movie ★ 10.0
1998
dinnerladies as Jim
TV ★ 7.4
1998
The Heaven and Earth Show
TV ★ 4.4
1993
The Big Freeze as Mr Blick, the plumber
Movie ★ 6.7
1993
Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch
Movie
1993
Splitting Heirs as Jobson the Doorman
Movie ★ 5.2
1992
Heartbeat as Mr Drinkwater
TV ★ 7.2
1991
Pebble Mill as Self
TV ★ 4.1
1990
Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story as Self
Movie ★ 10.0
1980s 17 credits
1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot as Mr Fullerton
TV ★ 8.2
1989
The Nineteenth Hole as The Secretary
TV ★ 6.7
1988
Mr. H Is Late
Movie ★ 7.0
1986
Absolute Beginners as Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1986
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper as Self
Movie
1985
Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court as Self
Movie
1985
Alice in Wonderland as Mad Hatter (voice)
Movie
1985
Alice in Wonderland as Mad Hatter
TV
1984
Gabrielle and the Doodleman as Genie
Movie ★ 8.0
1984
Royal Variety Performance 1984
Movie
1984
Sherlock Holmes as Horace Harker
TV ★ 8.2
1982
It's Your Move as Head Removal Man
Movie ★ 7.9
1982
The Boys in Blue as Chief Constable
Movie ★ 5.5
1982
Wogan as Self
TV ★ 5.3
1981
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers as Self
Movie
1981
If You Go Down in the Woods Today as Mr. Pangbourne
Movie ★ 6.3
1980
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 10 credits
1979
The Plank as Taller Workman
Movie ★ 7.4
1979
The Cannon & Ball Show as Self
TV
1978
The South Bank Show as Self
TV ★ 5.6
1977
Charley's Aunt as Brassett
Movie ★ 5.0
1973
The Big Screen as Self
Movie
1973
Theatre of Blood as Sergeant Dogge
Movie ★ 6.7
1973
Last of the Summer Wine as Doggy
TV ★ 7.1
1972
The Alf Garnett Saga as Eric Sykes
Movie ★ 5.0
1972
Sykes as Eric Sykes
TV ★ 6.7
1970
Rhubarb as Insp. Rhubarb
Movie ★ 5.8
1960s 16 credits
1969
Monte Carlo or Bust! as Perkins
Movie ★ 5.9
1969
Curry and Chips
TV ★ 6.5
1968
Shalako● as Mako
Movie ★ 5.6
1967
The Plank as Smaller Workman
Movie ★ 6.2
1966
The Spy with a Cold Nose as Wrigley
Movie ★ 4.0
1965
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes as Courtney
Movie ★ 6.8
1965
The Liquidator● as Griffen
Movie ★ 6.3
1965
One Way Pendulum as Mr. Groomkirby
Movie ★ 6.0
1965
Rotten to the Core as William Hunt
Movie ★ 6.5
1964
The Bargee as The Mariner
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
Heavens Above! as Harry Smith
Movie ★ 6.6
1962
Village of Daughters as Herbert Harris
Movie ★ 6.7
1962
Kill or Cure as Rumbelow
Movie ★ 5.7
1961
Very Important Person as Sports Officer Willoughby
Movie ★ 5.5
1960
Watch Your Stern as Civilian electrician #2
Movie ★ 5.9
1960
Sykes and a...
TV ★ 7.3
1950s 6 credits
1959
Tommy the Toreador as Martin
Movie ★ 5.3
1956
Charley Moon as Brother-in-Law
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d
TV
1956
The Tony Hancock Show
TV ★ 9.0
1956
Hancock's Half Hour
TV ★ 7.4
1954
Orders Are Orders as Pvt. Waterhouse
Movie ★ 6.6
Crew Credits
1990s 2 credits
1993
The Big Freeze Director
Movie ★ 6.7
1993
The Big Freeze Writer
Movie ★ 6.7
1980s 9 credits
1988
Mr. H Is Late Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1988
Mr. H Is Late Writer
Movie ★ 7.0
1982
It's Your Move Writer
Movie ★ 7.9
1982
It's Your Move Director
Movie ★ 7.9
1981
If You Go Down in the Woods Today Writer
Movie ★ 6.3
1981
If You Go Down in the Woods Today Director
Movie ★ 6.3
1981
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers Writer
Movie
1980
Rhubarb Rhubarb Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1980
Rhubarb Rhubarb Writer
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 7 credits
1979
The Plank Writer
Movie ★ 7.4
1979
The Plank Director
Movie ★ 7.4
1977
Charley's Aunt Writer
Movie ★ 5.0
1972
Sykes Writer
TV ★ 6.7
1972
Sykes Script
TV ★ 6.7
1970
Rhubarb Writer
Movie ★ 5.8
1970
Rhubarb Director
Movie ★ 5.8
1960s 5 credits
1967
The Plank Producer
Movie ★ 6.2
1967
The Plank Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1967
The Plank Writer
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
Roamin' Holiday Creator
TV
1960
Sykes and a... Writer
TV ★ 7.3
1950s 1 credit
1954
Orders Are Orders Additional Dialogue
Movie ★ 6.6