Search results
John Eric Bartholomew OBE (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe, was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the double act Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death in 1984.
Mar 27, 2024 · Joan Morecambe, who married the late comedian in 1952, passed away on her birthday after a short illness. She was a devoted wife, a charity worker and the founder of the Lady Taverners.
Eric Morecambe (John Eric Bartholomew; 14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984) and Ernie Wise (Ernest Wiseman; 27 November 1925 – 21 March 1999), known as Morecambe and Wise (and sometimes as Eric and Ernie), were an English comic double act, working in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their partnership lasted from 1941 until ...
Learn about the life and career of Eric Morecambe, one of the most popular comedians of the post war period in Britain. Find out how he started his double act with Ernie Wise, his TV shows, his health problems and his legacy.
May 29, 1984 · Eric Morecambe of Britain's Morecambe and Wise comedy team died early this morning of a heart attack sustained at the curtain call of a performance in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. He was 58...
Eric Morecambe (1926-1984) was a British entertainer who starred in The Morecambe & Wise Show and other TV and film projects. He won seven BAFTA awards and was known for his catchphrases and songs.
Learn about Eric Morecambe, the legendary comedian and half of the iconic duo Morecambe and Wise. Find his biography, credits, videos, features and more on this web page.
