Tim Brooke-Taylor
Biography
Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor was an English actor and comedian born on July 17, 1940, in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, and he died on April 12, 2020, at the age of 79. He was best known as a member of The Goodies, starring alongside Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie in the television series from 1970 to 1982, which earned him international recognition in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. He became active in comedy sketch performances while attending the University of Cambridge, serving as president of the Footlights and touring internationally with its revue in 1964. He gained wider public recognition through his work on BBC Radio with I am Sorry, I will Read That Again and later moved into television with At Last the 1948 Show, collaborating with John Cleese and Graham Chapman.
Career overview
Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor OBE was an English actor and comedian born on July 17, 1940, in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, and he passed away on April 12, 2020. He became active in performing comedy sketches while studying at the University of Cambridge, where he served as president of the Footlights and toured internationally with its revue in 1964. He gained wider public recognition through his work on BBC Radio with the production titled I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again. Following his radio success, he transitioned into television by appearing in At Last the 1948 Show, collaborating with former Cambridge colleagues John Cleese and Graham Chapman.
Brooke-Taylor is best known as a member of The Goodies, starring alongside Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie in the television series which ran from 1970 to 1982. Through this role, he achieved international recognition in countries including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Over the course of his career, he amassed 58 known acting credits in television and film projects. His contributions to entertainment were recognized when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Up Pompeii (2019) as Captain Treacherous
- An Audience with The Goodies (2018)
- 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014) as Self
- The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure (2014) as Self
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- What the Dickens? (2008) as Team Captain
- Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation (2008) as Self
- I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (2008) as Himself
- What the Pythons Did Next... (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Great British Menu (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Legends (2006) as Self
- Return of the Goodies (2005) as Self
- BBC Proms: H.M.S. Pinafore (2005) as Narrator
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Dr. Edward Humbleby
- tlc (2002) as Hospital Chaplain
- The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (2000)
- I Don't Believe It!: The One Foot in the Grave Story (2000) as Self
- One Man Band (1999) as Reporter / Young Aristocrat
- One Foot in the Grave: Endgame (1997) as Derek
- The Alphabet Game (1996)
- Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (1996) as Astronomer (voice)
- Orson Welles: The One-Man Band (1995) as Algy in 'Stately Homes' segment, Presenter in 'One-Man Band' segment
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Heartbeat (1992) as Ronnie Smethers
- The Upper Hand (1990) as Trevor
- Behind the Footlights (1990) as Self
- Under the Bed (1988) as Bin Man
- You Must Be The Husband (1987)
- Assaulted Nuts (1985)
- Me & My Girl (1984) as Derek Yates
- Bananaman (1983) as Narrator
- The Unvarnished Truth (1983) as Tom Bryce
- Countdown (1982)
- Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982) Additional Writing
- The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982) as Self - Various Characters
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- Hello Cheeky (1976)
- Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976) as Self
- The Goodies Almost Live (1976)
- Shades of Greene (1975) as Henry
- Aladdin (1974) as Self (w/The Goodies)
- The Goodies and the Beanstalk (1973) as Tim Brooke-Taylor
- The Goodies and the Beanstalk (1973) Writer
- Engelbert With The Young Generation (1972)
- The Case (1972) as Tim
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) as Computer Scientist (uncredited)
- The Statue (1971) as Hillcrest
- The Goodies (1970)
- The Goodies (1970) Writer
- The Goodies (1970) Creator
- Twelve Plus One (1969) as Jackie
- How to Irritate People (1969) as Various Characters
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Broaden Your Mind (1968)
- Broaden Your Mind (1968) Creator
- It's Marty (1968)
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967)
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967) Writer
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967) Creator
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as (uncredited)
- Hello Cheeky
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What movies or TV shows is Tim Brooke-Taylor best known for?
Tim Brooke-Taylor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006), The One Show (2006), Great British Menu (2006).
When and where was Tim Brooke-Taylor born?
Tim Brooke-Taylor was born on July 17, 1940 in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK. They passed away on April 12, 2020.
How many credits does Tim Brooke-Taylor have?
Tim Brooke-Taylor has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2019.
What is Tim Brooke-Taylor's background in cinema and television?
Timothy Julian Brooke-Taylor was an English actor and comedian born on July 17, 1940, in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, and he died on April 12, 2020, at the age of 79. He was best known as a member of The Goodies, starring alongside Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie in the television series from 1970 to 1982,...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cilla (1968) as Self — aged about 27
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Dr. Edward Humbleby — aged about 63
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 52
- The Goodies (1970) — aged about 29
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) as Computer Scientist (uncredited) — aged about 30
- At Last the 1948 Show (1967) — aged about 26
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