Eric Morecambe

British comedian (1926-1984)
Person human Q583128
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Eric Morecambe

Summary

Eric Morecambe is a human[1]. He was born in Morecambe[2]. He was born on May 14, 1926[3]. He passed away in Cheltenham General Hospital[4]. He died on May 28, 1984[5]. He worked as an actor[6], comedian[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,970 views/month, #5,319 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eric Morecambe's place of birth was Morecambe[2].
  • Eric Morecambe passed away in Cheltenham General Hospital[4].
  • Eric Morecambe was born on May 14, 1926[3].
  • Eric Morecambe died on May 28, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Hertfordshire[12].
  • Among Eric Morecambe's spouses was Joan Morecambe[13].
  • Eric Morecambe held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Eric Morecambe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Eric Morecambe's professions included actor[6].
  • Eric Morecambe's professions included comedian[7].
  • Eric Morecambe's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Eric Morecambe's professions included television actor[9].
  • Eric Morecambe's professions included novelist[10].
  • Eric Morecambe worked as an autobiographer[16].
  • Eric Morecambe received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Eric Morecambe received the BAFTA Fellowship[18].
  • Eric Morecambe received the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[19].
  • Eric Morecambe received the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[20].
  • Eric Morecambe received the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[21].
  • Eric Morecambe received the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[22].
  • Eric Morecambe is recorded as male[23].
  • Eric Morecambe's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Eric Morecambe is part of Morecambe and Wise[25].
  • Eric Morecambe's Commons category is recorded as Eric Morecambe[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric Morecambe's place of birth was Morecambe[2]. He was born on May 14, 1926[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], comedian[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], novelist[10], and autobiographer[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; BAFTA Fellowship[18], an honorary award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1971[32]; and British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[19], a class of award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1969[35].

Personal Life

Among Eric Morecambe's spouses was Joan Morecambe[13].

Death and Burial

Eric Morecambe died on May 28, 1984[5]. He passed away in Cheltenham General Hospital[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27]. He is buried at Hertfordshire[12].

Why It Matters

Eric Morecambe ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,970 views/month, #5,319 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Eric Morecambe born?

Born in Morecambe[2], Eric Morecambe…

Where did Eric Morecambe die?

Eric Morecambe died in Cheltenham General Hospital[4].

Who was Eric Morecambe married to?

Eric Morecambe's spouses include Joan Morecambe[13].

What did Eric Morecambe do for work?

Eric Morecambe worked as actor[6], comedian[7], stage actor[8], television actor[9], and novelist[10].

What awards did Eric Morecambe receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], BAFTA Fellowship[18], British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[19], and British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Given name Eric
    Occupation actor, comedian, stage actor +4
    Award received Officer of the Order of the British Empire, BAFTA Fellowship, British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance +6
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