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'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.

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He is the father of three daughters: Catherine, Susan and Julie, and one son, David.

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1986 for his services to drama.

He received The Bernard Delfont Award For Outstanding Contribution To Showbusiness Award, at The Variety Club Show Business Awards 2002.

He was awarded the C.B.E. (Commander of the order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama.

He is the father of Julie Sykes. and Kathy Sykes and grandfather of Matt Stronge.

He is often quoted as saying that although Monty Python was brilliant it marked the start of a decline in comedy.

He was enormously successful on 70s TV teamed with Hattie Jacques playing his heavyset but timid sister in a number of settings, particularly with the series "Sykes Versus TV.".

He played caretakers in two different movies: The Others (2001) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

In 2002 he suffered a stroke and underwent heart bypass surgery.

Personal Quotes

"I'm proud of being a vaudevillian, the last of my line. A lot of people think my entertainment is candy-floss. Well, entertainment is too aggressive these days, all 'in your face'."

"If comedians want to make a social comment they can go to the House of Commons. I don't swear or do anything suggestive, and I've held onto that belief because when you're on stage you're a role model."

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