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 (13,524 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 was a member of Morecambe and Wise^[23].
• Eric Morecambe is recorded as male^[24].
• Eric Morecambe's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Eric Morecambe's Commons category is recorded as Eric Morecambe^[26].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1926-05-14^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1984-05-28^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 272a47da-4278-483a-820a-769e1060c61b^[32]

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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^[33], in United Kingdom^[34]; BAFTA Fellowship^[18], an honorary award^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1971^[37]; and British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance^[19], a class of award^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1969^[40].

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 (13,524 views/month, #5,319 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

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].