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Eric Morecambe(1926-1984)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Soundtrack
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Eric Morecambe
Eric Morecambe was born on 14 May 1926 in Buxton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968), Night Train to Murder (1984) and The Intelligence Men (1965). He was married to Joan Morecambe. He died on 28 May 1984 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
BornMay 14, 1926
DiedMay 28, 1984(58)
BornMay 14, 1926
DiedMay 28, 1984(58)
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  • Won 7 BAFTA Awards
    • 7 wins total

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Known for

The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)
The Morecambe & Wise Show
8.1
TV Series
  • Writer
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Night Train to Murder (1984)
Night Train to Murder
5.4
TV Movie
  • Eric Morecambe
  • 1984
The Intelligence Men (1965)
The Intelligence Men
5.9
  • Eric Morecambe
  • 1965
The Magnificent Two (1967)
The Magnificent Two
5.2
  • Eric
  • Fernando Torres
  • 1967

Credits

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Actor

  • Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Night Train to Murder (1984)
    Night Train to Murder
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • Eric Morecambe
    • 1984
  • Tom Baker and Eric Morecambe in The Passionate Pilgrim (1983)
    The Passionate Pilgrim
    7.6
    Short
    • Lord Eric
    • 1983
  • Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in The Morecambe & Wise Show (1978)
    The Morecambe & Wise Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Self
    • Various Characters
    • 1980–1981
  • Late Flowering Love (1981)
    Late Flowering Love
    7.4
    Short
    • Funny Uncle
    • 1981
  • Rubbish Tips
    Short
    • 1980
  • Morecambe and Wise at the BBC
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Various
    • 1979
  • John Thaw and Dennis Waterman in The Sweeney (1975)
    The Sweeney
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Eric Morecambe
    • 1978
  • Simon Simon (1970)
    Simon Simon
    5.9
    Short
    • Roof Tiler
    • 1970
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Comedian (as Morecambe and Wise)
    • 1963–1968
  • The Magnificent Two (1967)
    The Magnificent Two
    5.2
    • Eric
    • Fernando Torres
    • 1967
  • Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Piccadilly Palace (1967)
    Piccadilly Palace
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1967
  • That Riviera Touch (1966)
    That Riviera Touch
    5.8
    • Eric Simpson
    • 1966
  • The Intelligence Men (1965)
    The Intelligence Men
    5.9
    • Eric Morecambe
    • 1965

Writer

  • Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Night Train to Murder (1984)
    Night Train to Murder
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1984
  • Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in The Morecambe & Wise Show (1978)
    The Morecambe & Wise Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • additional material
    • 1978–1981
  • The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)
    The Morecambe & Wise Show
    8.1
    TV Series
    • additional material
    • 1972–1977

Soundtrack

  • Bryan Dick, Victoria Wood, and Daniel Rigby in Eric & Ernie (2011)
    Eric & Ernie
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • performer: "Positive Thinking"
    • 2011
  • Neds (2010)
    Neds
    6.9
    • performer: "Bring Me Sunshine"
    • 2010
  • Disco Pigs (2001)
    Disco Pigs
    6.5
    • performer: "Bring Me Sunshine"
    • 2001
  • The Beatles Anthology (1995)
    The Beatles Anthology
    9.1
    TV Mini Series
    • performer: "Moonlight Bay"
    • 1995
  • Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Night Train to Murder (1984)
    Night Train to Murder
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • performer: "Little Sir Echo", "I'll Buy That Dream", "Change Partners", "Who?", "Home Town" (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)
    The Morecambe & Wise Show
    8.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "There's Something About You Baby I Like"
    • performer: "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life?"
    • performer: "A Couple of Swells" ...
    • 1968–1976

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Morecambe
  • Height
    • 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
  • Born
    • May 14, 1926
    • Buxton Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 28, 1984
    • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Joan MorecambeDecember 11, 1952 - May 28, 1984 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Gary Morecambe
  • Parents
    • Sadie Bartholomew
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 4 Portrayals
    • 1 Interview
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He collapsed and died on-stage at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury in May 1984, watched by his wife, immediately after appearing in a show with Stan Stennett.
  • Quotes
    I know this great Doctor, if you're at Death's Door he'll pull you through!

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