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Eric Morecambe

Biography

Eric Morecambe

Actor Writer Creator

Born
May 14, 1926
Age at death
58 years old
Place of birth
Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
Years active
1961 – 2012
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25

Credits

13

Movies

10

TV series

52

Years active

0

Awards won

The life and career of Eric Morecambe

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Career timeline

  1. 1926 · Born

    Born in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK

  2. 1961 · Screen debut

    Morecambe & Wise (TV)

  3. 1961 · Writing debut

    Morecambe & Wise (TV)

  4. 1967 · Breakthrough

    Omnibus (TV)

  5. 1984 · Died

    May 28, 1984

  6. 2012 · Latest release

    Bring Me Morecambe & Wise (TV)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Comedy13
  • Documentary4
  • Crime1
  • Drama1
  • Action & Adventure1
  • Thriller1
Most popular title Omnibus 1967 7.2

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Eric Morecambe in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 2012 Bring Me Morecambe & Wise TV
  2. 2007 Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials Movie
  3. 2001 Great Comedy Moments as Eric Morecambe (archive footage) Movie
  4. 1984 The Passionate Pilgrim as The Pilgrim Movie
  5. 1984 Night Train to Murder as Eric Movie
  6. 1981 Late Flowering Love Movie
  7. 1980 Russell Harty TV
  8. 1980 The Morecambe and Wise Show TV
  9. 1977 Everyman TV
  10. 1975 The Sweeney as Eric Morecambe TV
  11. 1973 Eric & Ernie Live Movie
  12. 1970 Simon Simon as Roof Tiler Movie
  13. 1969 One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously Movie
  14. 1967 Omnibus as Narrator TV
  15. 1967 The Magnificent Two as Eric/Fernando Torres Movie
  16. 1967 Piccadilly Palace TV
  17. 1967 One Pair of Eyes TV
  18. 1966 That Riviera Touch as Eric Simpson Movie
  19. 1965 The Intelligence Men as Eric Morecambe Movie
  20. 1963 Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive Movie
  21. 1961 Morecambe & Wise as Self TV
  1. 1968 The Morecambe & Wise Show TV
  1. 1984 Night Train to Murder Movie
  2. 1977 The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show Movie
  3. 1961 Morecambe & Wise TV

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Quick facts

When did Eric Morecambe die?

Eric Morecambe died on May 28, 1984 at the age of 58.

Where was Eric Morecambe born?

Eric Morecambe was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK.

What was Eric Morecambe’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Eric Morecambe is Morecambe & Wise (1961).

How many movies and series has Eric Morecambe made?

Our catalogue lists 23 titles for Eric Morecambe: 13 movies and 10 TV series.

Also born on May 14

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