Eric Sykes

January 10, 2024
Comedian

Quick Facts

Eric Sykes
Full Name Eric Sykes
Occupation Comedian
Date Of Birth May 4, 1923(1923-05-04)
Age 101
Date Of Death 2012-07-04
Birthplace Oldham
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Taurus

Eric Sykes Biography

Name Eric Sykes
Birthday May 4
Birth Year 1923
Place Of Birth Oldham
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Taurus
Siblings Vernon Sykes, John Sykes
Spouse Edith Milbrandt
Children(s) Julie Sykes, David Sykes, Susan Sykes, Katherine Sykes

Eric Sykes is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on May 4, 1923 in Oldham, England, United Kingdom. British comedian, actor and actor, known for his radio show as well as his work on a variety of BBC programs , and who appeared as a character in Comedy Village of Daughters. He started with writing and directing The Goon Show in the 1950’s.

He was a part of the production team for a television comedy series that featured He helped produce a TV comedy show that starred Peter Sellers..

He got married to Edith Millbrandt in 1956 and they have three children as well as one son.

Eric Sykes Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Comedian
House Living in own house.

Eric Sykes is one of the richest Comedian from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Sykes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a prominent aviation pilot within the Royal Air Force during WWII.

He was born deaf and declared legally blind later in his life.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 10 in

Eric Sykes height 5 ft 10 in Eric weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Eric Sykes Dating?

According to our records, Eric Sykes married to Edith Milbrandt. As of December 1, 2023, Eric Sykes’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Eric Sykes celebrates birthday on May 4 of every year.

Was Eric Sykes a nice person?

He didn’t raise any bruises, only laughter’. TV star Michael Palin said: ‘ He was one of the nicest, most decent men in the business and one of a kind. No-one else could do what Eric could do. To me, he was a great inspiration, both as a writer and performer.

Was Eric Sykes deaf and blind?

Sykes struggled with hearing loss throughout his adulthood, eventually becoming nearly deaf, and macular degeneration left him legally blind. He nevertheless continued to perform on television and in such films as The Others (2001) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

Was Eric Sykes completely deaf?

Personal life. Sykes became partially deaf as an adult. His hearing started to deteriorate in the Second World War, and he had an operation in 1952 followed by another two years later. Recovering from the second procedure he discovered he was profoundly deaf.

What happened to Eric Sykes?

Eric also wrote for stars such as Peter Sellers, Frankie Howerd and Tony Hancock. Norma Farnes, Eric’s manager, announced the death, saying: “Eric Sykes, 89, star of TV, stage and films died peacefully this morning after a short illness. His family were with him.” He leaves wife Edith, one son and three daughters.

Did Eric Sykes play golf?

I met him all the time on the golf course – he was a golf nut. His love of the game was as big as anyone I know. Eric was playing golf one day and he left a big box of matches on the green. Sean Connery’s ball rolling up the green hit the matches and he went potty.

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