Eric Morecambe
Biography
Eric Morecambe was a male English comedian who took his stage name from his home town of Morecambe. He formed a double act with Ernie Wise, known as Morecambe and Wise, which lasted from 1941 until his death in 1984. Morecambe is best remembered for the television series The Morecambe & Wise Show, which featured prestigious guests. The show's Christmas episodes gained high UK viewing figures. He was born on May 14, 1926, in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, and died on May 28, 1984, at the age of 58. Morecambe's partnership with Ernie Wise resulted in a long-running and successful career in comedy.
Career overview
Eric Morecambe was a comedian who formed a double act with Ernie Wise, known as Morecambe and Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until his death in 1984. Eric Morecambe took his stage name from his hometown, the seaside resort of Morecambe.
Morecambe and Wise's reputation enabled them to have a number of prestigious guests on their television show, including Angela Rippon, Princess Anne, Cliff Richard, and Laurence Olivier. The duo's television series, The Morecambe & Wise Show, gained high viewing figures for some of its Christmas episodes, with over twenty-eight million people watching.
Eric Morecambe's acting credits include his work in The Morecambe & Wise Show, a television series that showcased his comedic talents. The partnership with Ernie Wise spanned over four decades, with Morecambe and Wise becoming a household name in the UK.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- Morecambe & Wise: The Unseen Tapes (2025) as Self
- Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Eric & Ernie's Home Movies (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The Perfect Morecambe & Wise (2014) as Himself
- Bring Me Morecambe & Wise (2012)
- Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words (2008) as Himself
- Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials (2007)
- The Best of Morecambe and Wise (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- The Best Of Morecambe & Wise (2001) as Himself
- Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise (1999) as Self - Guest
- Night Train to Murder (1984) as Eric
- Night Train to Murder (1984) Writer
- The Passionate Pilgrim (1984) as The Pilgrim
- Late Flowering Love (1981)
- Russell Harty (1980)
- The Morecambe and Wise Show (1980)
- The Sweeney (1975) as Eric Morecambe
- Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (1974) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Val Meets The VIPS (1973) as Self - Guest
- Eric & Ernie Live (1973)
- Simon Simon (1970) as Roof Tiler
- Morecambe & Wise: Christmas Specials (1969) as Himself
- One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously (1969)
- The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968) as Self
- The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968) Creator
- Omnibus (1967) as Narrator
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- One Pair of Eyes (1967)
- Piccadilly Palace (1967)
- The Magnificent Two (1967) as Eric/Fernando Torres
- Look at Life: Funny Business Is No Joke (1967) as Self
- That Riviera Touch (1966) as Eric Simpson
- The Intelligence Men (1965) as Eric Morecambe
- Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive (1963)
- Morecambe & Wise (1961) as Self
- Morecambe & Wise (1961) Writer
- Two of a Kind (1961) as Self
- Running Wild (1954) as Host/Presenter
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Reluctant Vampire Author
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eric Morecambe best known for?
Eric Morecambe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Walking Deceased (2015), A Bucket of Blood (1959), The Morecambe and Wise Show (1980), Murder Ahoy (1964).
When and where was Eric Morecambe born?
Eric Morecambe was born on May 14, 1926 in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK. They passed away on May 28, 1984.
How many credits does Eric Morecambe have?
Eric Morecambe has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2025.
What is Eric Morecambe's background in cinema and television?
Eric Morecambe was a male English comedian who took his stage name from his home town of Morecambe. He formed a double act with Ernie Wise, known as Morecambe and Wise, which lasted from 1941 until his death in 1984. Morecambe is best remembered for the television series The Morecambe & Wise Show, which featured presti...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Morecambe and Wise Show (1980) — aged about 54
- The Sweeney (1975) as Eric Morecambe — aged about 49
- Omnibus (1967) as Narrator — aged about 41
- Omnibus (1967) as Self — aged about 41
- The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968) as Self — aged about 42
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 22
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