Acker Bilk
Biography
Acker Bilk works in acting. Born January 28, 1929 in Pensford, Somerset, England, UK. Died November 2, 2014. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
- The Ghost Goes Gear (1966) as Self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- Holiday in St. Tropez (1964) as Singer
- It's All Over Town (1963) as Self - Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band
- Look at Life: Jazz All the Way (1963) as Self
- It's Trad, Dad! (1962) as Himself
- Four Hits and a Mister (1962)
- Band of Thieves (1962) as Self
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Interval Act
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Acker Bilk best known for?
Acker Bilk is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bullseye (1981), Young-gu and the Dinosaur Zzu Zzu (1993), Die Drehscheibe (1964), Thumbelina (1994).
When and where was Acker Bilk born?
Acker Bilk was born on January 28, 1929 in Pensford, Somerset, England, UK. They passed away on November 2, 2014.
How many credits does Acker Bilk have?
Acker Bilk has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1981.
What is Acker Bilk's background in cinema and television?
Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk, MBE (28 January 1929 – 2 November 2014) was a British clarinetist and vocalist known for his breathy, vibrato-rich, lower-register style, and distinctive appearance – of goatee, bowler hat and striped waistcoat. Bilk's 1962 instrumental tune "Stranger on the Shore" became the UK's biggest...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 52
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self — aged about 35
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Interval Act — aged about 27
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 19
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