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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Agatha Christie: Poirot" (1989)   Mr. Fullerton (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 9.0 (2,755)
AKAs:
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (UK: complete title)
  • Poirot (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Heartbeat" (1992)   Mr Drinkwater (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 7.2 (510)
AKAs:
  • Classic Heartbeat (UK: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 3. "Last of the Summer Wine" (1973)   Doggy Wilkinson (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 6.8 (397)
AKAs:
  • Roy Clarke's Last of the Summer Wine (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 4. "New Tricks" (2003)   Tim Cuswell (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.5 (167)
1 TV episode:
- 5. "My Family" (2000)   Henry Phillips (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.0 (1,972)
- 6. Son of Rambow (2007)   Frank 2007 - 7.2 (11,590)
AKAs:
  • Der Sohn von Rambow (Germany)
  • Le fils de Rambow (France)
- 7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)   Frank Bryce 2005 $892M 7.6 (101,109)
AKAs:
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  • The Goblet of Fire (USA: short title)
- 8. "Doctors" (2000)   Harry Birt (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 5.9 (227)
1 TV episode:
- 9. Mavis and the Mermaid (2004) Skip 2004 - 5.8 (8)
- 10. "The Bill" (1984)   Ted Davis (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 6.1 (571)
1 TV episode:
  • 104 (2003) Ted Davis
- 11. "Holby City" (1999)   Roger Ludlow (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - -
AKAs:
  • Holby (UK: informal short title)
1 TV episode:
- 12. The Others (2001)   Mr. Edmund Tuttle 2001 $210M 7.8 (79,117)
AKAs:
  • Les autres (France)
  • Los otros (Spain)
- 13. "Teletubbies" (1997)   Additional Voice / Additional Voices (226 episodes, 1997-2001) 2001 - 2.9 (1,107)
226 TV episodes: 221 episodes not shown.
- 14. "Gormenghast" (2000) Mollocks 2000 - 7.6 (1,676)
- 15. "Dinnerladies" (1998)   Jim Meadowcroft (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 7.2 (230)
1 TV episode:
  • Moods (1998) Jim Meadowcroft
- 16. The Big Freeze (1993)   Mr Blick, the plumber 1993 - 7.5 (44)
AKAs:
  • Umpijäässä (Finland: TV title)
- 17. Splitting Heirs (1993) Jobson the Doorman 1993 - 5.3 (1,849)
- 18. "The Nineteenth Hole" (1989)   The Secretary (7 episodes, 1989) 1989 - -
- 19. Mr. H Is Late (1988) (TV) Senior undertaker 1988 - 6.7 (39)
- 20. "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" (1986)   Horace Harker (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 8.9 (544)
1 TV episode:
- 21. Absolute Beginners (1986)   (uncredited) Arcade intendant 1986 - 5.4 (1,296)
AKAs:
  • Absolute Beginners - The Musical (International: English title: poster title)
- 22. "Alice in Wonderland" (1985)   Mad Hatter (3 episodes, 1985) 1985 - -
- 23. Gabrielle and the Doodleman (1984) Genie 1984 - 6.0 (7)
- 24. It's Your Move (1982) (TV) Head removal man 1982 - 6.4 (43)
- 25. The Eric Sykes 1990 Show (1982) (TV) Producer 1982 - -
- 26. The Boys in Blue (1982) Chief Constable 1982 - 3.4 (180)
- 27. If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981) Mr. Pangbourne 1981 - 5.6 (12)
- 28. Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980) Police Inspector / Groom 1980 - 5.8 (47)
- 29. The Likes of Sykes (1980) (TV) 1980 - -
- 30. The Plank (1979) (TV) Larger Workman 1979 - 7.2 (258)
- 31. "Sykes" (1972)   Eric Sykes (19 episodes, 1972-1979) 1979 - 7.1 (39)
- 32. Charley's Aunt (1977) (TV) Brassett 1977 - -
- 33. Eric Sykes Shows a Few of Our Favourite Things (1977) (TV) Eric/Jack 1977 - -
- 34. Theater of Blood (1973)   Sergeant Dogge 1973 - 7.1 (2,926)
AKAs:
  • Much Ado About Murder
- 35. Sykes: With the Lid Off (1971) (TV) 1971 - -
- 36. "Sykes and a Big Big Show" (1971) 1971 - -
- 37. "Till Death Us Do Part" (1965)   (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 8.4 (83)
1 TV episode:
- 38. "Curry & Chips" (1969)   Arthur Blenkinsop (6 episodes, 1969) 1969 - 8.2 (16)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 39. Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969)   Perkins 1969 - 5.8 (685)
AKAs:
  • Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies (Australia) (USA)
  • Gonflés à bloc (France)
  • Il ralleye di Montecarlo... e tutta quella confusione (Italy)
  • Le rallye de Monte Carlo (France)
  • Monte Carlo Rally
  • Montecarlo Rally (France)
  • Quei temerari sulle loro pazze, scatenate, scalcinate carriole (Italy)
- 40. It's Your Move (1969) Head Removal Man 1969 - 7.1 (18)
- 41. Rhubarb (1969) Insp. Rhubarb 1969 - 5.0 (14)
- 42. Shalako (1968)   Mako 1968 - 5.3 (989)
AKAs:
  • Man nennt mich Shalako (West Germany)
- 43. Sykes Versus ITV (1967) (TV) 1967 - -
- 44. The Plank (1967) Smaller Workman 1967 - 7.0 (333)
- 45. The Spy with a Cold Nose (1966) Wrigley 1966 - 5.7 (46)
- 46. The Liquidator (1965) Griffen 1965 - 5.3 (287)
- 47. "Sykes and A..." (1960)   Eric Sykes (26 episodes, 1960-1965) 1965 - 8.4 (5)
- 48. Rotten to the Core (1965)   William Hunt 1965 - 5.0 (38)
AKAs:
  • Rotten to the Corps (UK: alternative title)
- 49. Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (1965)   Courtney 1965 - 6.9 (2,415)
AKAs:
  • Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
- 50. One Way Pendulum (1964) Mr. Groomkirby 1964 - 6.6 (41)
- 51. The Bargee (1964) The Mariner 1964 - 5.9 (87)
- 52. Heavens Above! (1963) Harry Smith 1963 - 6.8 (378)
- 53. "A Christmas Night with the Stars" (1958)   (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 5.2 (7)
1 TV episode:
- 54. Kill or Cure (1962) Rumbelow 1962 - 5.4 (69)
- 55. Village of Daughters (1962) Herbert Harris 1962 - 4.9 (62)
- 56. "Comedy Playhouse" (1961)   Pierre Clicquot (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - 9.6 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 57. Invasion Quartet (1961) Band Conductor 1961 - 4.9 (87)
- 58. Very Important Person (1961)   Willoughby, Sports Officer 1961 - 6.3 (204)
AKAs:
  • A Coming-Out Party (USA)
  • V.I.P.
- 59. Watch Your Stern (1960)   Civilian electrician #2 1960 - 5.3 (122)
AKAs:
  • What a Carry On: Watch Your Stern (UK: video box title)
- 60. Tommy the Toreador (1959) Martin 1959 - 4.7 (29)
- 61. Gala Opening (1959) (TV) 1959 - -
- 62. Closing Night (1957) (TV) 1957 - -
- 63. Pantomania, or Dick Whittington (1956) (TV) 1956 - 5.1 (21)
- 64. "Hancock's Half Hour" (1956)   Army Private (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 8.8 (98)
1 TV episode:
- 65. Opening Night (1956) (TV) 1956 - -
- 66. "The Tony Hancock Show" (1956)   Various Characters (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
AKAs:
  • Jack Hylton Presents: The Tony Hancock Show (UK: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 67. Charley Moon (1956) Brother-in-Law 1956 - 4.9 (11)
- 68. Dress Rehearsal (1956) (TV) Director 1956 - -
- 69. "The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d" (1956)   Various Characters (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
1 TV episode:
- 70. Orders Are Orders (1954) Pvt. Waterhouse 1954 - 5.5 (37)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Big Freeze (1993)   (writer) 1993 - 7.5 (44)
AKAs:
  • Umpijäässä (Finland: TV title)
- 2. Mr. H Is Late (1988) (TV) (written by) 1988 - 6.7 (39)
- 3. It's Your Move (1982) (TV) (written by) 1982 - 6.4 (43)
- 4. The Eric Sykes 1990 Show (1982) (TV) (writer) 1982 - -
- 5. If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981) (writer) 1981 - 5.6 (12)
- 6. Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980) (written by) 1980 - 5.8 (47)
- 7. The Likes of Sykes (1980) (TV) (writer) 1980 - -
- 8. The Plank (1979) (TV) (written by) 1979 - 7.2 (258)
- 9. "Sykes" (1972)   (6 episodes, 1972-1979) 1979 - 7.1 (39)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 10. Charley's Aunt (1977) (TV) (script) 1977 - -
- 11. Eric Sykes Shows a Few of Our Favourite Things (1977) (TV) (writer) 1977 - -
- 12. Sykes: With the Lid Off (1971) (TV) (writer) 1971 - -
- 13. "Sykes and a Big Big Show" (1971) (writer) 1971 - -
- 14. It's Your Move (1969) (writer) 1969 - 7.1 (18)
- 15. Rhubarb (1969) (writer) 1969 - 5.0 (14)
- 16. The Goon Show (1968) (TV) (writer) 1968 - 8.1 (27)
- 17. Howerd's Hour (1968) (TV) (writer) 1968 - -
- 18. Sykes Versus ITV (1967) (TV) (writer) 1967 - -
- 19. The Plank (1967) (writer) 1967 - 7.0 (333)
- 20. East of Howerd (1966) (TV) (writer) 1966 - -
- 21. "The Telegoons" (1963)   (4 episodes, 1963-1964) 1964 - 7.0 (16)
4 TV episodes:
- 22. "Sykes and A..." (1960)   (12 episodes, 1960-1964) 1964 - 8.4 (5)
12 TV episodes: 7 episodes not shown.
- 23. "That Was the Week That Was" (1962)   (unknown episodes) 1962 - 7.8 (19)
AKAs:
  • TW3
- 24. Gala Opening (1959) (TV) (writer) 1959 - -
- 25. Closing Night (1957) (TV) (writer) 1957 - -
- 26. The Howerd Crowd (1957) (TV) (writer) 1957 - -
- 27. "The Tony Hancock Show" (1956)   (12 episodes, 1956-1957) 1957 - -
AKAs:
  • Jack Hylton Presents: The Tony Hancock Show (UK: complete title)
12 TV episodes: 7 episodes not shown.
- 28. "Eric Sykes Presents Peter Sellers" (1957) (writer) 1957 - -
- 29. Pantomania, or Dick Whittington (1956) (TV) (writer) 1956 - 5.1 (21)
- 30. Opening Night (1956) (TV) (writer) 1956 - -
- 31. "The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d" (1956)   (2 episodes, 1956) 1956 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 32. Dress Rehearsal (1956) (TV) (writer) 1956 - -
- 33. Orders Are Orders (1954) (writer) 1954 - 5.5 (37)
- 34. The Big Man (1954) (TV) (writer) 1954 - -
- 35. The Frankie Howerd Show (1953) (TV) (writer) 1953 - -
- 36. Nuts in May (1953) (TV) (writer) 1953 - -
- 37. Korean Party (1952) (TV)   (writer) 1952 - -
AKAs:
  • Frankie Howerd's Korean Party (UK: complete title)
- 38. "The Howerd Crowd" (1952)   (3 episodes, 1952) 1952 - -
3 TV episodes:
Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Big Freeze (1993)   1993 - 7.5 (44)
AKAs:
  • Umpijäässä (Finland: TV title)
- 2. Mr. H Is Late (1988) (TV) 1988 - 6.7 (39)
- 3. It's Your Move (1982) (TV) 1982 - 6.4 (43)
- 4. If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981) 1981 - 5.6 (12)
- 5. Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980) 1980 - 5.8 (47)
- 6. The Plank (1979) (TV) 1979 - 7.2 (258)
- 7. It's Your Move (1969) 1969 - 7.1 (18)
- 8. Rhubarb (1969) 1969 - 5.0 (14)
- 9. The Plank (1967) 1967 - 7.0 (333)
- 10. Gala Opening (1959) (TV) 1959 - -
- 11. Closing Night (1957) (TV) 1957 - -
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Pantomania, or Dick Whittington (1956) (TV) (comedy director) 1956 - 5.1 (21)
- 2. Opening Night (1956) (TV) (comedy director) 1956 - -
Self
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- 1. The Making of 'Son of Rambow' (2008) (V)   Frank 2008 - 5.0 (7)
AKAs:
  • Boys Will Be Boys: The Making of 'Son of Rambow' (International: English title: informal title)
- 2. "This Morning" (1988)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 4.5 (113)
AKAs:
  • This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
1 TV episode:
- 3. Happy Birthday Brucie! (2008) (TV) (as Eric Sykes CBE) Himself 2008 - 3.8 (9)
- 4. "The Story of Light Entertainment" (2006)   Himself (3 episodes, 2006) 2006 - 6.6 (18)
3 TV episodes:
- 5. "Wogan Now & Then" (2006)   Himself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - -
1 TV episode:
- 6. The Unseen Spike Milligan (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - 6.8 (15)
- 7. "Kelly" (1989)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 9.3 (8)
1 TV episode:
- 8. "Breakfast" (2000)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 5.3 (49)
1 TV episode:
- 9. "The South Bank Show" (1978)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 6.7 (32)
1 TV episode:
- 10. Avenue of the Stars: 50 Years of ITV (2005) (TV) Himself 2005 - -
- 11. Tribute to John Mills (2005) (TV)   Himself - Contributor 2005 - -
AKAs:
  • Sir John Mills: A Tribute (UK: alternative title)
- 12. I Told You I Was Ill: The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan (2005)   Himself 2005 - 7.3 (12)
AKAs:
  • The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan (International: English title: short title)
- 13. "Today with Des and Mel" (2002)   Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2004) 2004 - 3.5 (23)
2 TV episodes:
- 14. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 7.6 (17)
- 15. Sykes on Sykes (2004) (V) Himself 2004 - -
- 16. The British Comedy Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) Himself - Presenter 2002 - 2.9 (10)
- 17. Spike Milligan: I Told You I Was Ill - A Live Tribute (2002) (TV) Himself 2002 - 8.6 (13)
- 18. Reputations: Frankie Howerd (2002) (TV) 2002 - -
- 19. "Heroes of Comedy" (1997)   Himself (3 episodes, 1994-2002) 2002 - 7.3 (5)
3 TV episodes:
- 20. "Arena" (1975)   Himself (2 episodes, 1990-2001) 2001 - 8.0 (10)
- 21. The Unforgettable Hattie Jacques (2000) (TV) Himself 2000 - 6.8 (9)
- 22. "Turning Points" (2000)   Himself (1 episode) 2000 - -
1 TV episode:
- 23. "Des O'Connor Tonight" (1977)   Himself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - -
1 TV episode:
- 24. "This Is Your Life" (1955)   Himself (5 episodes, 1963-1998) 1998 - 6.6 (29)
5 TV episodes:
- 25. "...And It's Goodnight from Him..." (1996) Himself 1996 - -
- 26. "Wogan" (1982)   (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 4.7 (34)
AKAs:
  • The Wogan Years (UK: repeat compilations title)
1 TV episode:
- 27. "Looks Familiar" (1970)   Himself - Guest (7 episodes, 1980-1986) 1986 - -
7 TV episodes: 2 episodes not shown.
- 28. The Alf Garnett Saga (1972)   Himself 1972 - 4.9 (47)
AKAs:
  • The Garnett Saga (UK: alternative title)
- 29. "Jokers Wild" (1969) Himself (unknown episodes, 1970) 1970 - -
- 30. "Juke Box Jury" (1959)   Himself - Judge (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 8.4 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 31. The Lord's Taverners Ball (1957) (TV) Himself 1957 - -
- 32. "Eric Sykes Presents Peter Sellers" (1957) Himself/Various Characters 1957 - -
- 1. "Comedy Connections"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. "The Comedy Map of Britain"  
1 TV episode:
- 3. The Comedians' Comedian (2005) (TV)
- 4. Sykes in the Studio (2004) (V)
- 5. Ken Dodd in the Dock (2002) (TV) Himself
- 6. The Unforgettable Joan Sims (2002) (TV)
- 7. Drake's Progress (2001) (TV)
- 8. Chic Murray: A World of His Own (1998) (V) (uncredited) Passenger
- 9. Alright on the Night's Cockup Trip (1996) (TV) Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:

(2002) He acted in Ray Cooney's play,"Caught in the Net," at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, England with Russ Abbot and Robert Duncan. more

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more

Genres:

Family | Fantasy | Musical | Comedy more


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