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
Shalako
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Theatre of Blood
Absolute Beginners
The Liquidator
The Bargee
Monte Carlo or Bust!
The Plank

Top Movie Credits

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Frank Bryce
The Others Mr. Edmund Tuttle
Shalako Mako
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
Absolute Beginners Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
The Liquidator Griffen
The Bargee The Mariner
Monte Carlo or Bust! Perkins
The Plank Writer