Eric Sykes

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 2005 ★ 7.8

New Tricks 2004 ★ 7.3

The Others 2001 ★ 7.6

Gormenghast 2000 ★ 7.0

dinnerladies 1998 ★ 7.5

Splitting Heirs 1993 ★ 5.2

Heartbeat 1992 ★ 7.2

Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989 ★ 8.2

The Return of Sherlock Holmes 1986 ★ 8.4

Absolute Beginners 1986 ★ 5.5

Sherlock Holmes 1984 ★ 8.2

Royal Variety Performance 1984 1984

Last of the Summer Wine 1973 ★ 7.2

Theatre of Blood 1973 ★ 6.7

Sykes 1972 ★ 6.7

Monte Carlo or Bust! 1969 ★ 5.9

Curry and Chips 1969 ★ 6.5

Shalako 1968 ★ 5.6

The Spy with a Cold Nose 1966 ★ 4.0

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes 1965 ★ 6.8

The Bargee 1964 ★ 7.0

Heavens Above! 1963 ★ 6.6

Sykes and a... 1960 ★ 7.3

Hancock's Half Hour 1956 ★ 7.4